Historic churches · East of England
St Leonard's Church, Sandridge
In or near City of St Albans.
St Leonard's Church, Sandridge — church in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans City · 3.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Leonard's Church in Sandridge is located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, with the postcode AL4 9DN. The nearest railway station is St Albans City, which is 3.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Leonard's Church, Sandridge is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.7814°, -0.3036°.
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Heritage listing
St Leonard's Church is in Sandridge, a village in Hertfordshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church. The building is Grade II* listed: notable features include its chancel arch made from recycled Roman brick.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Leonard's Church in Sandridge is a historic church known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the church's interior and enjoy the surrounding grounds.
From the Wikipedia article
St Leonard's Church is in Sandridge, a village in Hertfordshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church. The building is Grade II* listed: notable features include its chancel arch made from recycled Roman brick.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Some sort of simple wooden church was probably made necessary in 796 when St Albans Abbey took possession of the Manor of Sandridge. However, the Domesday Book does not mention the existence of a church at Sandridge.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.7814, -0.3036
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- St Albans
- Parish
- Sandridge
- Postcode
- AL4 9DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Nearest railway station
- St Albans City — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.sandridgechurch.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593987 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Leonard's Church, Sandridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Leonards Church, Sandridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Leonard's Church, Sandridge?
- St Leonard's Church, Sandridge is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL4 9DN), in the parish of Sandridge.
- What is St Leonard's Church, Sandridge?
- St Leonard's Church, Sandridge — church in Sandridge, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Leonard's Church, Sandridge?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans City, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL4 9DN.
- Is St Leonard's Church, Sandridge a listed building?
- St Leonard's Church, Sandridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Leonard's Church, Sandridge free to visit?
- Yes, St Leonard's Church, Sandridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Leonard's Church, Sandridge?
- The nearest railway station is St Albans City, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL4 9DN.