Sacred Heart Church, Battersea

The Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic church and parish in Trott Street, Battersea, South West London, that serves the Catholic community of Battersea and surrounding areas.

Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church Battersea
51.4738°N 0.1729°W / 51.4738; -0.1729
OS grid referenceTQ2687976618
LocationBattersea, South West London
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
Dedicated14–15 October 1893
Architecture
Architect(s)Frederick Walters
StyleRomanesque revival
Administration
DioceseSouthwark

The church was designed by Frederick Walters in a late Norman style.[1] It is built in red brick, with stone sills and some stone dressings entrance. The West Tower has an octagonal broached steeple. Inside, the ceiling is vaulted. The spire is copper clad.

The church was founded by priests of the Salesians. In November 1887, Saint Don Bosco (1815–1888) sent 3 Salesians to Battersea to form the first UK Salesian community, at the invitation of Countess Georgiana de Stacpoole, a notable benefactress of the Salesians in Paris.[2] A small iron church was built at first, funded by the Countess,[3] but a larger congregation demanded a larger building. On 3 August 1892 Bishop Butt blessed the first stone of the present church, which was dedicated on 14–15 October 1893.[4][5]

The original metal church was offered for sale and purchased by William Edward Baily, who dismantled and moved it to Penzance.[6]

References
  1. "Battersea Square Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Strategy". Wandsworth.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  2. "Don Bosco UK – History". Salesians.org.uk. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  3. "Para 2.1.1 Great Britain". Sdb.org. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  4. W, Kelly, Bernard (26 February 2019). Historical notes on English Catholic Missions. OL 7119646M.
  5. "Novices In The History Of The Gbr Salesian Province". Sdl.sdb.org. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  6. "Battersea Places of Worship". Randomwalk.me.uk. Retrieved 26 February 2019.


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