Sacred Heart Church, St Ives

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Sacred Heart Church, St Ives, Gothic Revival Catholic church in St Ives, England.

The Sacred Heart Church stands with pointed arches and ribbed vaults, displaying traditional Gothic Revival characteristics throughout its architectural structure.

Originally constructed as St Andrew's Church in Cambridge in 1843, the building was dismantled and transported by barge to St Ives in 1902.

The church maintains a collection of stained glass windows designed by Augustus Pugin, depicting the Madonna and Child with St Andrew and St Felix.

The church building includes accessibility features such as a hearing aid loop system and accommodations for guide dogs to ensure inclusive worship services.

The structure presents an unusual orientation with its sanctuary facing northwest, contrary to the traditional eastern alignment of Christian churches.

Inception: 1843

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://sacredheart-stives.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.33000,-0.06500

Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:01

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