Sacred Heart Church, Battersea facts for kids
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Sacred Heart Church Battersea
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| 51°28′26″N 0°10′22″W / 51.4738°N 0.1729°W | |
| OS grid reference | TQ2687976618 |
| Location | Battersea, South West London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedicated | 14–15 October 1893 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Frederick Walters |
| Style | Romanesque Revival |
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| Diocese | Southwark |
The Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic church located on Trott Street in Battersea, South West London. It serves the Catholic community in Battersea and the areas around it.
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About the Church Building
The Sacred Heart Church was designed by an architect named Frederick Walters. He designed it to look like a late Norman style building. The church is built using red bricks and has stone details around the windows and entrance.
Special Features of the Church
The church has a tall tower on its west side. This tower has a unique, pointed roof called a steeple, which is covered in copper. Inside the church, the ceiling has a special curved shape, known as a vaulted ceiling.
History of Sacred Heart Church
The church was started by priests from a group called the Salesians. In November 1887, a very important person named Saint Don Bosco sent three Salesian priests to Battersea. This was the first time the Salesians had a community in the United Kingdom. They were invited by Countess Georgiana de Stacpoole, who was a big supporter of the Salesians.
From Iron Church to Stone Church
At first, a small church made of iron was built. Countess de Stacpoole paid for this first church. However, more and more people wanted to attend, so a bigger building was needed.
On August 3, 1892, Bishop Butt blessed the first stone of the new, larger church. The church was officially opened and dedicated on October 14 and 15, 1893.
What Happened to the First Church?
The original iron church was later sold. A person named William Edward Baily bought it. He took it apart and moved it all the way to Penzance, a town in Cornwall.
See Also
- St John Bosco College, Battersea
- Salesian College, Battersea
