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St Agatha's, Landport

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St Agatha's, Landport — church in Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK.

St Agatha's, Landport, historic churches in South East England

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Portsmouth and Southsea · 0.5 km
  • Free entry

About

St Agatha's, Landport is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1894. Designed by Joseph Henry Ball. Built in the Italianate architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.8023°, -1.0922°.

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Heritage listing

St Agatha's Church is a parish church in the Landport district of Portsmouth. It is now affiliated to the Roman Catholic Church through the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham. It is situated on the Marketway next to the Cascades Shopping Centre. It was built between 1893 and 1895 for the Church of England and is a Grade II* listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Portsmouth Harbour SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Portsmouth Harbour

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Agatha's Church is a parish church in the Landport district of Portsmouth. It is now affiliated to the Roman Catholic Church through the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham. It is situated on the Marketway next to the Cascades Shopping Centre. It was built between 1893 and 1895 for the Church of England and is a Grade II* listed building.

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Background

History

Dolling's successor, Father Tremenheere, continued to decorate the interior until 1914 when another long-serving incumbent arrived. Work done during this time included the completion of the murals and the addition of a wooden pulpit. until 1954 when the last service was held. In 1964 the church's ladychapel was demolished to allow for road widening.

Architecture

Originally, the site had a small mission church situated in an area of extreme deprivation. The church was built because of the efforts of Father Robert William Radclyffe Dolling, an Irish Anglo-Catholic priest. He worked to alleviate the social ills of the area. At the same time he received donations from the residents of Old Portsmouth to build a new church. Construction began in 1893. The formal opening of the church took place on 27 October 1895 with a ceremony involving mass being said at the old mission church followed by a procession to the new church, but the nature of the ritual led to a row with the Bishop of Winchester.

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Coordinates
50.8023, -1.0922
District
Portsmouth
Parish
Portsmouth, unparished area
Postcode
PO1 4RL
Parliamentary constituency
Portsmouth South
Established
1894
Nearest railway station
Portsmouth and Southsea0.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Agatha's, Landport?
St Agatha's, Landport is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO1 4RL), in the parish of Portsmouth, unparished area.
When was St Agatha's, Landport built?
Built or established in 1894. Designed by Joseph Henry Ball.
Is St Agatha's, Landport a listed building?
St Agatha's, Landport is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St Agatha's, Landport a protected site?
Yes — St Agatha's, Landport is part of the Portsmouth Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Portsmouth Harbour Ramsar wetland.
Is St Agatha's, Landport free to visit?
Yes, St Agatha's, Landport is free to enter.
How do I get to St Agatha's, Landport?
The nearest railway station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO1 4RL.