Church of All Saints, Orpington

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Church of All Saints
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Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameChurch of All Saints
Designated31 May 1954
Reference no.1083559

The Church of All Saints is a Grade II* listed church in Orpington, Bromley, London. [1] [2]

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History

The old part of the church dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period in 1070. In 1957, a new church was built according to the design of Geddes Hislop, and the extensively renovated old church became an annex of the new church. [3]

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References

  1. LBBDirMgr. "All Saints Church (Church of England) - Orpington - Local organisations and advice services". London Borough of Bromley. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  2. Historic England. "Church of All Saints (1083559)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  3. "History". All Saints', The Parish Church of Orpington. 2013-02-19. Retrieved 2023-09-28.

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