Inventory Site Record

All Saints is a large and prominently positioned church at the foot of Angel Hill, which forms a landmark in this area. The parish of Benhilton was created in 1863 to serve the growing population of Sutton. The land and a sum of money was donated by Thomas Alcock, Lord of the Manor, who was developing his land to the east for upper class housing. All Saints' Churchyard surrounds the church, and is now closed to burials. There are a number of historically significant tombs in the churchyard, which is well planted with trees, and has yews along the path to the north porch.

Previous / Other name:

Benhilton Parish Church

Site location:

All Saints Road, Benhilton

Postcode:

SM1 3DA

What 3 Words:

super.called.lion

Type of site:

Churchyard

Borough:

Sutton

Open to public?

Yes

Opening times:

unrestricted

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Events:

Public transport:

Rail: Sutton Common. Bus 151, 154, 164, 280.

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Research updated:

01/06/2007

Last minor changes:

19/07/2023

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The parish of Benhilton was created in 1863 when the expansion of the local population in Sutton necessitated a separate church. The foundation stone of the new church, which was designed by architect S.S. Teulon, was laid in the same year. Thomas Alcock, Lord of the Manor, gave £18,000 towards the building, together with the land for the church, vicarage and a school. The church was undoubtedly intended to be a key amenity for Benhilton Estate, an area of upper class housing that Alcock was developing to the east. All Saints' Church was badly damaged in WWII but it was later restored.

Sources consulted:

Bridget Cherry & Nikolaus Pevsner, The Buildings of England: London 2: South (Penguin) 1999; LB Sutton Heritage website

Grid ref:

TQ258652 (525850,165250)

Size in hectares:

Site ownership:

Church of England

Site management:

LB Sutton Parks Service

Date(s):

1863-66

Designer(s):

Listed structures:

LBII*: All Saints Church

On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens:

No

Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:

No

Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:

No

Local Authority Data

The information below is taken from the relevant Local Authority's planning legislation, which was correct at the time of research but may have been amended in the interim. Please check with the Local Authority for latest planning information.

On Local List:

No

In Conservation Area:

No

Tree Preservation Order:

No

Nature Conservation Area:

Yes - Local Importance

Green Belt:

No

Metropolitan Open Land:

No

Special Policy Area:

No

Other LA designation:

Site of Wildlife Value