St Mary Abbots, Kensington, Gothic Revival church in Kensington, United Kingdom
St Mary Abbots features a 278-foot spire, rising above Kensington High Street with intricate stonework and detailed architectural elements throughout the structure.
The original church was consecrated in 1262 through a bequest from the de Vere family to the Abbey of St Mary at Abingdon, leading to several reconstructions.
The church maintains a ring of ten bells, with five dating back to 1772, creating a musical connection between past and present generations.
Located at the intersection of Kensington High Street and Kensington Church Street, the church opens daily for visitors and holds regular Anglican services.
The spire of St Mary Abbots stands as the tallest church spire in London, marking the Kensington skyline at 85 meters high.
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Inception: 1872
Architects: George Gilbert Scott
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: https://smaw8.org
GPS coordinates: 51.50235,-0.19175
Latest update: May 16, 2025 02:05
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