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St Mary Abbots, Kensington

St Mary Abbots, Kensington — church in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, UK.

St Mary Abbots, Kensington

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
High Street Kensington · 0.2 km

About

St Mary Abbots, Kensington is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1872. Designed by George Gilbert Scott. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, UK". Coordinates: 51.5022°, -0.1917°.

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Heritage listing

St Mary Abbots is a Church of England church located on Kensington High Street and the corner of Kensington Church Street in London W8. The present church structure was built in 1872 to the designs of Sir George Gilbert Scott, who combined neo-Gothic and early-English styles. This edifice remains noted for having the tallest spire in London and is the latest in a series on the site since the beginning of the 12th century.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Mary Abbots is a Church of England church located on Kensington High Street and the corner of Kensington Church Street in London W8. The present church structure was built in 1872 to the designs of Sir George Gilbert Scott, who combined neo-Gothic and early-English styles. This edifice remains noted for having the tallest spire in London and is the latest in a series on the site since the beginning of the 12th century. The church, and its railings, are listed at Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England.

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Coordinates
51.5022, -0.1917
Parish
Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
Postcode
W8 4LA
Parliamentary constituency
Kensington and Bayswater
Phone
+44 20 7430 0150
Established
1872
Nearest railway station
High Street Kensington0.2 km
Official site
www.smaw8.org

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Mary Abbots, Kensington?
St Mary Abbots, Kensington is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W8 4LA), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
When was St Mary Abbots, Kensington built?
Built or established in 1872. Designed by George Gilbert Scott.
Is St Mary Abbots, Kensington a listed building?
St Mary Abbots, Kensington is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
How do I get to St Mary Abbots, Kensington?
The nearest railway station is High Street Kensington, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W8 4LA.