Historic churches · London
Croydon Minster
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Croydon Minster — Grade I listed church in Croydon, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Croydon · 0.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Croydon Minster, the nearest railway station is West Croydon, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Croydon Minster is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1450. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with liberal Catholicism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Croydon, London". Coordinates: 51.3727°, -0.1061°.
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Heritage listing
Croydon Minster is the parish and civic church of the London Borough of Croydon, located in the Old Town area of Croydon. There are currently more than 35 churches in the borough, with Croydon Minster being the most prominent. It is Grade I listed. Six Archbishops of Canterbury are buried in the church: Edmund Grindal (d.1583), John Whitgift (d.1604), Gilbert Sheldon (d.1677), William Wake (d.1737), John Potter (d.1747), and Thomas Herring (d.1757).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Croydon Minster is an open church that serves as a place of worship and community in Croydon. Visitors can attend various services throughout the week and enjoy the historic architecture while reflecting or praying in a peaceful environment.
From the Wikipedia article
Croydon Minster is the parish and civic church of the London Borough of Croydon, located in the Old Town area of Croydon. There are currently more than 35 churches in the borough, with Croydon Minster being the most prominent. It is Grade I listed. Six Archbishops of Canterbury are buried in the church: Edmund Grindal (d.1583), John Whitgift (d.1604), Gilbert Sheldon (d.1677), William Wake (d.1737), John Potter (d.1747), and Thomas Herring (d.1757).
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Background
Visiting
The church was elevated to the status of Croydon Minster (the modern honorific title) on 29 May 2011, the first such change in the diocese of Southwark. Croydon has strong religious links, Croydon Palace having been a residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury from at least the beginning of the 13th century to the beginning of the 19th. The Bishop of Croydon is a position as an area bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Southwark. The current area bishop is Jonathan Clark, who was consecrated on 21 March 2012. Until recently (mid 2016) the vicar was Colin J. Luke Boswell, Vicar of Croydon and Chaplain to the Whitgift Foundation. Croydon Minster today de facto serves as Whitgift School's chapel.…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3727, -0.1061
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR0 1RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon West
- Phone
- 020 8688 8104
- Established
- 1450
- Nearest railway station
- West Croydon — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–3pm; closed Thursday
- Official site
- www.croydonminster.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5189677 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Croydon Minster (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Croydon Parish Church - North East.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croydon Minster?
- Croydon Minster is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR0 1RF), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Croydon Minster?
- Croydon Minster — Grade I listed church in Croydon, London.
- How do I get to Croydon Minster?
- The nearest railway station is West Croydon, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR0 1RF.
- When was Croydon Minster built?
- Built or established in 1450.
- Is Croydon Minster a listed building?
- Croydon Minster is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Croydon Minster free to visit?
- Yes, Croydon Minster is free to enter.
- How do I get to Croydon Minster?
- The nearest railway station is West Croydon, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR0 1RF.