Sacred Heart Church, Wimbledon

Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church viewed from the main gate.
Sacred Heart Church is located in London Borough of Merton
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church
Location of church within the London Borough of Merton
51°25′04″N 0°13′10″W / 51.4177°N 0.2194°W / 51.4177; -0.2194
OS grid referenceTQ2391670250
LocationWimbledon, London
CountryUK
DenominationRoman Catholic
WebsiteSacredHeartWimbledon.org.uk
History
StatusChurch
Founded17 June 1887 (1887-06-17)
Founder(s)Edith Arendrup
DedicationSacred Heart of Jesus
Consecrated1931[1]
EventsReordered in 1990
Refurbished in 2009
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationGrade II*[1]
Designated28 May 1987
Architect(s)Frederick Walters
StyleLate Decorated Gothic (Gothic Revival)
Completed1901
Administration
ProvinceSouthwark
ArchdioceseSouthwark
DeaneryMerton

Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic church and parish in Wimbledon, South West London initially run by the Jesuits, that serves the Catholic community of Wimbledon and surrounding areas. It is in the Archdiocese of Southwark and is situated next to Wimbledon College and Donhead Preparatory School. The main entrance to the church is on Edge Hill road, but the church can also be accessed from the adjacent Darlaston Road.

  1. ^ a b British Listed Buildings Retrieved 23 January 2013