Historic churches · London
St Mary's Church, Wimbledon
In or near City of Westminster.
St Mary's Church, Wimbledon — church in Wimbledon, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wimbledon · 0.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Church in Wimbledon is located at postcode SW19 7DL and is accessible via Wimbledon railway station, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church, Wimbledon is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Wimbledon, London". Coordinates: 51.4285°, -0.2105°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church, Wimbledon, is a Church of England church and is part of the Parish of Wimbledon, south-west London, England. It has existed since the 12th century and may be the church recorded in the Domesday Book in the Mortlake Hundred. It is still in active use today, and has been grade II* listed since 1949.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Wimbledon is a large church known for its welcoming community and uplifting worship services. Visitors can attend various services throughout the week, including traditional Eucharist and relaxed services for all ages.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church, Wimbledon, is a Church of England church and is part of the Parish of Wimbledon, south-west London, England. It has existed since the 12th century and may be the church recorded in the Domesday Book in the Mortlake Hundred. It is still in active use today, and has been grade II* listed since 1949.
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Background
Description
The present church dates from 1843, and was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, then working for the architects 'Messers Scott and Moffat'. Scott was given the brief of building the church without exceeding a strict budget of £4000, which he succeeded in doing by incorporating parts of the earlier building. It is still possible to see these older parts today. Another visibly notable addition was the tower and spire, which is 196 feet tall. The beams in the chancel roof were re-discovered during renovation work of the chancel in 1860. They are thought to be Medieval in origin. The beams are decorated with a chevron and flower pattern and were restored in 1993 as part of the church's 150th…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4285, -0.2105
- District
- Merton
- Parish
- Merton, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW19 7DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wimbledon
- Established
- 1086
- Nearest railway station
- Wimbledon — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.stmaryswimbledon.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594457 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Wimbledon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stmaryswimbledonsw19.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Wimbledon?
- St Mary's Church, Wimbledon is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW19 7DL), in the parish of Merton, unparished area.
- What is St Mary's Church, Wimbledon?
- St Mary's Church, Wimbledon — church in Wimbledon, London.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Wimbledon?
- The nearest railway station is Wimbledon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW19 7DL.
- When was St Mary's Church, Wimbledon built?
- Built or established in 1086.
- Is St Mary's Church, Wimbledon a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Wimbledon is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Wimbledon free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Wimbledon is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Wimbledon?
- The nearest railway station is Wimbledon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW19 7DL.