Historic churches · North West England
Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith
In or near Burtonwood.
Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith — Roman Catholic diocesan shrine and parish church in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bryn · 1.7 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith is located at postcode WN4 9NP in Wigan, North Wales. The nearest railway station is Bryn, which is 1.7 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Catholicism. Address: WN4 9NP. Wikidata describes it as: "Roman Catholic diocesan shrine and parish church in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.4852°, -2.6410°.
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Heritage listing
The Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith is a Roman Catholic parish church located on Liverpool Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, England, which is a Grade II-listed building and includes the Diocesan Shrine of St Edmund Arrowsmith.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith is a parish church that serves as a place of pilgrimage for the relic of St Edmund Arrowsmith. Visitors can venerate the Holy Hand and participate in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during designated hours.
From the Wikipedia article
The Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith is a Roman Catholic parish church located on Liverpool Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, England, which is a Grade II-listed building and includes the Diocesan Shrine of St Edmund Arrowsmith.
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Background
Architecture
The first Catholic church on the site was built in 1822. The old church was demolished and the foundation stone of the new building was laid in 1925. The present church was constructed in the Romanesque style and completed in 1930, with the architect being John Sydney Brocklesby. The bell tower, on the right of the facade is a notable landmark with its green copper pyramid roof that can be seen on the drive into Ashton from Stubshaw Cross. The interior has two saucer domes and an apse. The altar itself has marble flooring and four red carpets. It has four seats either side for the Altar servers to be seated. At the back of the altar is the Tabernacle, and eight candles. Above the altar are…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4852, -2.6410
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN4 9NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Makerfield
- Phone
- 01942 727249
- Nearest railway station
- Bryn — 1.7 km
- Official site
- stoswaldandstarrowsmith.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5053129 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Oswald's church, Ashton-in-Makerfield 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith?
- Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WN4 9NP), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith?
- Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith — Roman Catholic diocesan shrine and parish church in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
- How do I get to Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith?
- The nearest railway station is Bryn, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN4 9NP.
- Is Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith a listed building?
- Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith free to visit?
- Yes, Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith is free to enter.
- How do I get to Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith?
- The nearest railway station is Bryn, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN4 9NP.