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Sacred Heart Church
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Sacred Heart Church — Roman Catholic church in Wimbledon, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wimbledon Chase · 0.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sacred Heart Church, the nearest railway station is Wimbledon Chase, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SW19 4LU, and entry to the church is free.
About
Sacred Heart Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1901. Designed by Frederick Walters. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Catholicism. Wikidata describes it as: "Roman Catholic church in Wimbledon, London". Coordinates: 51.4177°, -0.2194°.
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Official information
Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in Wimbledon, part of the Archdiocese of Southwark. It has been a place of worship since 1887 and serves a vibrant community through various services and activities.
From the Wikipedia article
Sacred Heart Church is a Catholic parish church in Wimbledon, South West London initially run by the Jesuits, that serves the Catholic community of Wimbledon and surrounding areas. It is in the Archdiocese of Southwark and is situated next to Wimbledon College and Donhead Preparatory School. The main entrance to the church is on Edge Hill road, but the church can also be accessed from the adjacent Darlaston Road.
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Background
Architecture
The nave of the newly built church opened on 17 June, the feast of the Sacred Heart, in 1887. Construction continued for fourteen years while the rest of the building was completed: first the sanctuary and south aisle in 1895, then the back chapels in 1896, the north aisle and sacristy in 1898, and finally the west front in 1901. The original plan called for a large tower on the west front, but money ran out and it was replaced by twin turrets and a massive, traceried window. A monument on the south wall of the church dedicated to Edith Arendrup is inscribed with the words: “It was through her Christian vision that this parish of the Sacred Heart came into being; it was through her…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4177, -0.2194
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW19 4LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wimbledon
- Established
- 1901
- Nearest railway station
- Wimbledon Chase — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6.30pm; closed after last Mass.
- Official site
- www.sacredheartwimbledon.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7397169 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sacred Heart Church, Wimbledon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sacred Heart RC Church, Wimbledon, London, UK - Diliff.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 SW19 4LU), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is Sacred Heart Church?
- Sacred Heart Church — Roman Catholic church in Wimbledon, London.
- How do I get to Sacred Heart Church?
- The nearest railway station is Wimbledon Chase, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW19 4LU.
- When was Sacred Heart Church built?
- Built or established in 1901. Designed by Frederick Walters.
- 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 Wimbledon Chase, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW19 4LU.