Historic churches · London
St Giles' Church, Ickenham
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St Giles' Church, Ickenham — church in Ickenham, London, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ickenham · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Giles' Church is located in Ickenham, London, with the nearest railway station being Ickenham, just 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is UB10 8LJ, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Giles' Church, Ickenham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1301. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Ickenham, London, UK". Coordinates: 51.5649°, -0.4440°.
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Heritage listing
St. Giles' Church is the parish church in Ickenham, within the London Borough of Hillingdon in England. The church is located in the centre of Ickenham, at the intersection of Swakeleys Road and Long Lane. The oldest parts of the church, the nave and chancel, date back to 1335. Other extensions have been added over the years. Inside the church, several memorials exist to the prominent families of Ickenham.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Giles' Church in Ickenham offers a welcoming environment for worship and community gatherings. Visitors can attend various services throughout the week, including Holy Communion and Family Praise, which cater to different age groups and preferences.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St. Giles' Church is the parish church in Ickenham, within the London Borough of Hillingdon in England. The church is located in the centre of Ickenham, at the intersection of Swakeleys Road and Long Lane. The oldest parts of the church, the nave and chancel, date back to 1335. Other extensions have been added over the years. Inside the church, several memorials exist to the prominent families of Ickenham.
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Background
History
Ickenham appears in the Domesday Book under the name "Ticheham", although there is no mention of a church. One did exist in the nearby parish of Harefield and it is believed that residents of Ickenham travelled there for church services. The original nave and chancel of St Giles' church have been dated to 1335 while the nave was extended west in 1959. The bell turret was built in the 15th century and a north aisle added in 1575. William Say is remembered in the church by a brass memorial showing himself, his wife Isabel and their two children. His son Robert died in 1584 and has a brass memorial, of him alone. A memorial to Robert Clayton, the baby son of Sir Robert and Dame Martha Clayton,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5649, -0.4440
- District
- Hillingdon
- Parish
- Hillingdon, unparished area
- Postcode
- UB10 8LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Uxbridge and South Ruislip
- Phone
- 01895 622971
- Established
- 1301
- Nearest railway station
- Ickenham — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.stgileschurch.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593262 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Giles' Church, Ickenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Giles' Church - April 2011.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Giles' Church, Ickenham?
- St Giles' Church, Ickenham is in London, United Kingdom (postcode UB10 8LJ), in the parish of Hillingdon, unparished area.
- What is St Giles' Church, Ickenham?
- St Giles' Church, Ickenham — church in Ickenham, London, UK.
- How do I get to St Giles' Church, Ickenham?
- The nearest railway station is Ickenham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode UB10 8LJ.
- When was St Giles' Church, Ickenham built?
- Built or established in 1301.
- Is St Giles' Church, Ickenham a listed building?
- St Giles' Church, Ickenham is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Giles' Church, Ickenham a protected site?
- Yes — St Giles' Church, Ickenham is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Giles' Church, Ickenham free to visit?
- Yes, St Giles' Church, Ickenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Giles' Church, Ickenham?
- The nearest railway station is Ickenham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode UB10 8LJ.