Historic churches · London
St Mark's Church, Kennington
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St Mark's Church, Kennington — church in Kennington, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oval · 0.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mark's Church in Kennington is located at postcode SE11 4PW and is easily accessible from Oval station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mark's Church, Kennington is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Built in the Georgian architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Kennington, London". Coordinates: 51.4814°, -0.1119°.
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Heritage listing
St Mark's Church, Kennington, is an Anglican church on Kennington Park Road in Kennington, London, United Kingdom, near Oval tube station. The church is a Commissioners' church, receiving a grant from the Church Building Commission towards its cost. Authorised by the Church Building Act 1824 (5 Geo 4 Cap CIII), it was built on the site of the old gallows corner on Kennington Common. The architect was David R. Roper, possibly with A.B. Clayton, and was opened in 1824. The total cost of the church, including the land and other expenses, was £22,720.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mark's Church in Kennington is a welcoming community that offers a space for worship and fellowship. The church hosts informal Sunday services featuring music, Bible readings, and opportunities for reflection, catering to a diverse congregation.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mark's Church, Kennington, is an Anglican church on Kennington Park Road in Kennington, London, United Kingdom, near Oval tube station. The church is a Commissioners' church, receiving a grant from the Church Building Commission towards its cost. Authorised by the Church Building Act 1824 (5 Geo 4 Cap CIII), it was built on the site of the old gallows corner on Kennington Common. The architect was David R. Roper, possibly with A.B. Clayton, and was opened in 1824. The total cost of the church, including the land and other expenses, was £22,720. This was paid partly by the local parishioners and partly by Parliament through a grant known as "The Million Fund".
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Background
Architecture
Badly bombed during WWII, the church was restored through the efforts of the post-war Vicar, the Rev Wallace Bird, and reopened in 1949. The church is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England and its walls and gate piers are listed Grade II. The WWI War Memorial is also separately listed Grade II. The organ is a 28 stop Noel Mander, installed in 1949, and originally located in the former St Andrew's, New Kent Road. On Saturdays a farmers' market is held in the churchyard. The first market took place in 2007.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4814, -0.1119
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE11 4PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Established
- 1824
- Nearest railway station
- Oval — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Sunday services at 10:30am & 6:30pm
- Official site
- stmarkskennington.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594154 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mark's Church, Kennington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mark, Kennington Park Road, SE11 - geograph.org.uk - 1875657.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mark's Church, Kennington?
- St Mark's Church, Kennington is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE11 4PW), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is St Mark's Church, Kennington?
- St Mark's Church, Kennington — church in Kennington, London.
- How do I get to St Mark's Church, Kennington?
- The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE11 4PW.
- When was St Mark's Church, Kennington built?
- Built or established in 1824.
- Is St Mark's Church, Kennington a listed building?
- St Mark's Church, Kennington is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mark's Church, Kennington free to visit?
- Yes, St Mark's Church, Kennington is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mark's Church, Kennington?
- The nearest railway station is Oval, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE11 4PW.