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Old St Andrew's Church

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Old St Andrew's Church — Grade I listed church in Kingsbury, London, United Kingdom.

Old St Andrew's Church, historic churches in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Wembley Park · 1.4 km
  • Free entry

About

Old St Andrew's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Kingsbury, London, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.5677°, -0.2609°.

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Heritage listing

Old St Andrew's Church, Kingsbury, is a Romanian Orthodox and former Anglican church in Kingsbury in the London Borough of Brent, Greater London, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Old St Andrew's Church, Kingsbury, is a Romanian Orthodox and former Anglican church in Kingsbury in the London Borough of Brent, Greater London, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

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Background

History

The present church dates from the 12th or the 13th century, In 1884 a new church had been built in the parish, dedicated to the Holy Innocents, and St Andrew's became its chapel of ease. By the late 1920s, due to an increase in the size of the local population, the Holy Innocents church was too small. In 1933 a new church, also dedicated to Saint Andrew, was erected on a site close to the old church. This church had originated in 1847 in Wells Street in the Marylebone area of London. It was dismantled, transported and rebuilt in Kingsbury.

Architecture

St Andrew's is constructed in rendered flint rubble, and contains some Roman bricks and tiles. It has a simple plan, consisting of a nave and a chancel in a single cell, a north vestry, and a turret at the west end surmounted by a spire. The font probably dates from the 13th century, and consists of a circular bowl with an octagonal rim, standing on a modern pedestal. The oak lectern dates from the 17th century; it was used by W. E. Gladstone when he visited the church and read the lesson. Also in the church are three brasses, the oldest dated 1520. There are three bells, dating from about 1350, from 1604, and from 1708.

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Coordinates
51.5677, -0.2609
District
Brent
Parish
Brent, unparished area
Postcode
NW9 8SX
Parliamentary constituency
Brent East
Established
1150
Nearest railway station
Wembley Park1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old St Andrew's Church?
Old St Andrew's Church is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW9 8SX), in the parish of Brent, unparished area.
When was Old St Andrew's Church built?
Built or established in 1150.
Is Old St Andrew's Church a listed building?
Old St Andrew's Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Old St Andrew's Church free to visit?
Yes, Old St Andrew's Church is free to enter.
How do I get to Old St Andrew's Church?
The nearest railway station is Wembley Park, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW9 8SX.