Historic churches · London
St Elizabeth of Portugal Church
In or near Thames Ditton.
St Elizabeth of Portugal Church — a Grade II*-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
Peter Trimming — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond · 0.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Elizabeth of Portugal Church, you can reach it via Richmond railway station, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TW10 6AF, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Elizabeth of Portugal Church is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Bernardo O'Higgins bust is a memorial located in Richmond upon Thames, commemorating the Chilean statesman and liberator. Erected in 1998, it features an inscription honoring O'Higgins and acknowledges the contributions of various organizations and individuals involved in its placement.
From the Wikipedia article
St Elizabeth of Portugal Church is a Grade II listed Roman Catholic parish church in The Vineyard, Richmond in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, south west London. It is adjacent to The Vineyard Life Church. Dedicated to a 14th-century queen consort of Portugal, it claims to be oldest standing Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Southwark.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church dates from the 1790s. The present building in yellow and red brick, which is Grade II listed and dates from 1824, was the gift of Elizabeth Doughty. It was designed by Thomas Hardwick. according to plans drawn up by the architect Frederick Walters. The representations of the Stations of the Cross around the nave were designed by Don Pavey in the 1950s and painted by Jo Ledger. Famous worshippers at the church include ex-King Manoel II of Portugal in the early 20th century.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4576, -0.3034
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW10 6AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1790
- Nearest railway station
- Richmond — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.londonremembers.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593028 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Elizabeth of Portugal Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Elizabeth of Portugal Church?
- St Elizabeth of Portugal Church is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW10 6AF), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is St Elizabeth of Portugal Church?
- St Elizabeth of Portugal Church — a Grade II*-listed church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Elizabeth of Portugal Church?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW10 6AF.
- When was St Elizabeth of Portugal Church built?
- Built or established in 1790. Designed by Thomas Hardwick.
- Is St Elizabeth of Portugal Church a listed building?
- St Elizabeth of Portugal Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is St Elizabeth of Portugal Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Elizabeth of Portugal Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Elizabeth of Portugal Church?
- The nearest railway station is Richmond, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW10 6AF.