The Oratory is a Grade II* listed building in the Kensington and Chelsea local planning authority area, England. First listed on 15 April 1969. Church. 3 related planning applications.

The Oratory

WRENN ID: lesser-groin-umber
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Kensington and Chelsea
Country: England
Date first listed: 15 April 1969
Type: Church
Source: Historic England listing

Description

TQ 2779 SW BROMPTON ROAD SW3

40/38 15.4.69 The Oratory GV II*

Church. 1884. H Gribble. Stone. Elaborate Italian Baroque style building. Nave of 3 main bays. Side chapels. Transepts and apsed chancel. Symmetrical facade, 5 bays to ground floor, 3 above. Pediment; recessed porch. Partly rusticated with applied pilasters and blind niches. Return elevations with similar treatment, and balustraded parapets to nave and aisle parapets. Lead covered dome over crossing with cupola and ball finial. Elaborate marble-lined interior, with domes to nave, top lit side chapels and much Baroque-style marble sculpture, including spandrel figures.

Listing NGR: TQ2715679165

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