Holy Rood Church, Watford

Holy Rood Church
51°39′17″N 0°23′55″W / 51.6548°N 0.3986°W / 51.6548; -0.3986
OS grid referenceTQ1087796327
LocationWatford
CountryEngland
DenominationRoman Catholic
WebsiteRCDoW.org.uk/Watford
History
StatusActive
DedicationFeast of the Cross
Consecrated5 July 1900
Architecture
Functional statusParish church
Heritage designationGrade I listed
Designated12 September 1980
Architect(s)John Francis Bentley
StyleGothic Revival
Groundbreaking29 August 1889
Completed16 September 1890
Administration
ProvinceWestminster
ArchdioceseWestminster
DeaneryWatford

Holy Rood Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Watford, Hertfordshire. It was built from 1889 to 1890. It is situated on the western corner of Market Street and Exchange Road. It was designed by John Francis Bentley, who also designed Westminster Cathedral. It is a Grade I listed building. The church features in England's Thousand Best Churches by Simon Jenkins who described it as "a true town church".