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Historic churches · North West England

All Saints' Church, Daresbury

In or near Daresbury.

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All Saints' Church, Daresbury — church in Daresbury, Halton, Cheshire, England, UK.

All Saints' Church, Daresbury, historic churches in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Runcorn East · 2.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit All Saints' Church in Daresbury, the nearest railway station is Runcorn East, located 2.7 km away. The postcode for the church is WA4 4AE, and entry is free.

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About

All Saints' Church, Daresbury is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1870. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Daresbury, Halton, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3406°, -2.6312°.

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Heritage listing

All Saints' Church is in the village of Daresbury, Cheshire, England. It is known for its association with Lewis Carroll who is commemorated in its stained glass windows depicting characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. The church is an active Church of England parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Great Budworth. The author Lewis Carroll was born in All Saints' Vicarage in 1832 when his father, Charles Dodgson, was perpetual curate at the church.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

All Saints' Church in Daresbury is a historic church known for its welcoming Christian community and connection to Lewis Carroll, the author of 'Alice in Wonderland'. Visitors can explore the Lewis Carroll Visitor Centre and view the memorial window dedicated to him in the Daniell Chapel.

From the Wikipedia article

All Saints' Church is in the village of Daresbury, Cheshire, England. It is known for its association with Lewis Carroll who is commemorated in its stained glass windows depicting characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. The church is an active Church of England parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Great Budworth. The author Lewis Carroll was born in All Saints' Vicarage in 1832 when his father, Charles Dodgson, was perpetual curate at the church. This was commemorated in March 2012 when the Lewis Carroll Centre, attached to the church, was opened.

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Background

History

In the 12th century a chapelry was founded on the site of the present church as a daughter house of Norton Priory. It was a chapel of ease within the parish of Runcorn. After the Reformation the patronage of the Runcorn parish passed into the hands of Christ Church, Oxford. Families who have been associated with the church over the centuries are those of Greenall, Rylands, Chadwick, Heron, Milner, Houghton, and Okell. The tower was restored in 1872 by Sir Gilbert Greenall.

Architecture

Inside the church, the arcades are carried on plain octagonal columns. Elsewhere in the church are memorials to Radulphus Starkie who died in the 17th century, to Rebecca Rutter, who died in 1725, and a memorial by E. Ashworth to Henry Byrom, who died in 1804. In the chancel is a memorial to George Heron, a canon of Chester Cathedral who baptised Lewis Carroll. There is a ring of eight bells, all of which were cast by John Warner and Sons in 1913. The parish registers date from 1617, and the churchwardens' accounts from 1663.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
53.3406, -2.6312
District
Halton
Parish
Daresbury
Postcode
WA4 4AE
Parliamentary constituency
Runcorn and Helsby
Established
1870
Nearest railway station
Runcorn East2.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is All Saints' Church, Daresbury?
All Saints' Church, Daresbury is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA4 4AE), in the parish of Daresbury.
What is All Saints' Church, Daresbury?
All Saints' Church, Daresbury — church in Daresbury, Halton, Cheshire, England, UK.
How do I get to All Saints' Church, Daresbury?
The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA4 4AE.
When was All Saints' Church, Daresbury built?
Built or established in 1870. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin.
Is All Saints' Church, Daresbury a listed building?
All Saints' Church, Daresbury is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is All Saints' Church, Daresbury free to visit?
Yes, All Saints' Church, Daresbury is free to enter.
How do I get to All Saints' Church, Daresbury?
The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA4 4AE.