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Church of St Mary Magdalene, Sandringham

St Mary Magdalene Church is located just to the northwest of Sandringham Estate. It is used regularly as a place of worship by the Estate staff; Members of the British Royal Family attend services when in residence at Sandringham, which normally includes Christmas LinkExternal link . It has also been the site of many royal christenings, the most recent being that of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, baptised 5 July 2015.

The current building dates to the 16th century and was restored in 1855 and 1890. The church is dedicated to Mary Magdalene and is considered to be a noteworthy example of a carrstone building LinkExternal link .

The church is Grade II* listed (English Heritage Building ID: 222155 LinkExternal link ).
by David Dixon

Created: Wed, 12 Aug 2015, Updated: Sun, 18 Oct 2015


6 images use this description: (all images taken in 2015)

TF6928 : Lych Gate, Sandringham Church by David Dixon
TF6928 : The Church of St Mary Magdalene, Sandringham by David Dixon
TF6928 : Sandringham Church by David Dixon
TF6928 : St Mary Magdalene's Church, Sandringham by David Dixon
TF6928 : Sandringham, The Church of St Mary Magdalene by David Dixon
TF6928 : Sandringham Estate, The Church of St Mary Magdalene by David Dixon


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