Church of All Saints

The Church of All Saints is a church building in Sanderstead with fieldstone walls, rendered stone details, brick accents, and a timber-framed porch alongside a prominent western tower. The structure rises above the surrounding area with a tower that anchors the western end of the building.

The building dates to 1250 and represents medieval church architecture in England. Its importance to architectural heritage was recognized in 1954 when it received the highest protection status for historic structures.

The chancel holds memorials to the Downing family, whose members founded an important Cambridge college and have connections to a famous London street.

The church sits in the Croydon area of London and is open during daylight hours for visitors. Since it is a medieval building, visitors may encounter narrow doorways and uneven floors inside.

During World War I, the local community saw a remarkably high proportion of men enlist for military service from its small population. This reflects how deeply the war affected even small villages and their families.

Location: London Borough of Croydon

Inception: 13 century

Website: https://sanderstead-parish.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.33660,-0.07577

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47