Historic churches · London
St Matthew's Church, Brixton
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St Matthew's Church, Brixton — church in Brixton, London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brixton · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Matthew's Church in Brixton, you can take the train to Brixton station, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Matthew's Church, Brixton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Brixton, London". Coordinates: 51.4597°, -0.1161°.
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Heritage listing
St Matthew's Church is a Church of England church in the London Borough of Lambeth. It is a Grade II* listed building which occupies a prominent position at the junction of Brixton Road, Brixton Hill and Effra Road. The church was constructed following the Church Building Act 1818 and was consecrated in 1824.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Matthew's Church in Brixton is a vibrant community hub that offers worship services and various programs aimed at fostering spiritual growth and social action. The church engages with the local community through initiatives like the Brixton Foodbank and Diddy Disciples, a program for young children.
From the Wikipedia article
St Matthew's Church is a Church of England church in the London Borough of Lambeth. It is a Grade II* listed building which occupies a prominent position at the junction of Brixton Road, Brixton Hill and Effra Road. The church was constructed following the Church Building Act 1818 and was consecrated in 1824.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
Constructed on a stone plinth, the church is built of yellow brick, enhanced with dressings in stone and Roman cement. The west portico is tetrastyle in antis with Doric columns. Entry is through a set of three large doors, which have original cast iron boot scrapers. The sides of the church have five bays with pilasters, and entry to the crypt is made down flights of stairs through doors protected by wrought iron gates. The tower has a square bell stage with Doric screens, below an octagonal "Tower of the Winds" topped by a crown and cross and with a clock at its base.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4597, -0.1161
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW2 1JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clapham and Brixton Hill
- Established
- 1824
- Nearest railway station
- Brixton — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.stmatthewsbrixton.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q15979438 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Matthew's Church, Brixton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Matthew's, Brixton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Matthew's Church, Brixton?
- St Matthew's Church, Brixton is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW2 1JF), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is St Matthew's Church, Brixton?
- St Matthew's Church, Brixton — church in Brixton, London.
- How do I get to St Matthew's Church, Brixton?
- The nearest railway station is Brixton, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW2 1JF.
- When was St Matthew's Church, Brixton built?
- Built or established in 1824.
- Is St Matthew's Church, Brixton a listed building?
- St Matthew's Church, Brixton is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Matthew's Church, Brixton free to visit?
- Yes, St Matthew's Church, Brixton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Matthew's Church, Brixton?
- The nearest railway station is Brixton, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW2 1JF.