Historic churches · London
St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church
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St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church — Roman Catholic church in Mortlake, London, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mortlake · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church, you can take the train to Mortlake station, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is SW14 8PR.
About
St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1852. Designed by Gilbert R. Blount. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Affiliated with Catholicism. Named after Mary Magdalene. Address: SW14 8PR. Wikidata describes it as: "Roman Catholic church in Mortlake, London, England". Coordinates: 51.4683°, -0.2618°.
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Official information
St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church is a place of worship located in Mortlake. Visitors can attend daily Masses and explore the churchyard cemetery, which is open daily.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church, Mortlake, is a Roman Catholic church in North Worple Way, Mortlake, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The church is dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. It is located just south of Mortlake High Street and the Anglican St Mary the Virgin Church. St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School is just north of the churchyard. The church building, in Gothic Revival style, was designed by Gilbert Blount, architect to the first Archbishop of Westminster, Nicholas Wiseman, and dates from 1852.
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Background
History
The church's first parish priest, Fr John Wenham, was a convert from the Oxford Movement, and had been an Anglican army chaplain in Ceylon. He is buried in the churchyard.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4683, -0.2618
- District
- Richmond upon Thames
- Parish
- Richmond upon Thames, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW14 8PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond Park
- Established
- 1852
- Nearest railway station
- Mortlake — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Cemetery daily 9am–3pm; extended to 6pm in Spring and Summer.
- Official site
- www.stmarymags.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594594 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church, Mortlake (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary Magdalene Church, Mortlake (geograph 3304764).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church?
- St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW14 8PR), in the parish of Richmond upon Thames, unparished area.
- What is St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church?
- St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church — Roman Catholic church in Mortlake, London, England.
- How do I get to St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church?
- The nearest railway station is Mortlake, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW14 8PR.
- When was St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church built?
- Built or established in 1852. Designed by Gilbert R. Blount.
- Is St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary Magdalen’s Roman Catholic Church?
- The nearest railway station is Mortlake, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW14 8PR.