Historic churches · London
Sacred Heart Church
In or near City of Westminster.
Sacred Heart Church — church in London Borough of Wandsworth, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Imperial Wharf · 0.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sacred Heart Church in Wandsworth, the nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SW11 3DS, and entry to the church is free.
About
Sacred Heart Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Designed by Frederick Walters. Built in the Romanesque Revival architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Catholicism. Address: SW11 3DS. Wikidata describes it as: "church in London Borough of Wandsworth, UK". Coordinates: 51.4740°, -0.1729°.
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Official information
Sacred Heart Church is a place of worship located in Battersea, London. Visitors can attend services and explore the church's architecture and community activities.
From the Wikipedia article
The Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic church and parish in Trott Street, Battersea, South West London, that serves the Catholic community of Battersea and surrounding areas.
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Background
History
The church was designed by Frederick Walters in a late Norman style. It is built in red brick, with stone sills and some stone dressings entrance. The West Tower has an octagonal broached steeple. Inside, the ceiling is vaulted. The spire is copper clad. The church was founded by priests of the Salesians. In November 1887, Saint Don Bosco (1815–1888) sent 3 Salesians to Battersea to form the first UK Salesian community, at the invitation of Countess Georgiana de Stacpoole, a notable benefactress of the Salesians in Paris. A small iron church was built at first, funded by the Countess, but a larger congregation demanded a larger building. On 3 August 1892 Bishop Butt blessed the first stone…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4740, -0.1729
- District
- Wandsworth
- Parish
- Wandsworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW11 3DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Battersea
- Nearest railway station
- Imperial Wharf — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.sacredheartbattersea.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7397154 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sacred Heart Church, Battersea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sacred Heart of Jesus (10764122774).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sacred Heart Church?
- Sacred Heart Church is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW11 3DS), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
- What is Sacred Heart Church?
- Sacred Heart Church — church in London Borough of Wandsworth, UK.
- How do I get to Sacred Heart Church?
- The nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW11 3DS.
- Is Sacred Heart Church a listed building?
- Sacred Heart Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sacred Heart Church free to visit?
- Yes, Sacred Heart Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sacred Heart Church?
- The nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW11 3DS.