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Historic churches · North West England

Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest

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Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest — church in Mouldsworth, Cheshire, England, UK.

Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest, historic churches in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Mouldsworth · 0.2 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

The Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is located in Cheshire West and Chester, with the nearest railway station being Mouldsworth, just 0.2 km away. Admission to the church is free.

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About

Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1955. Designed by F. X. Velarde. Built in the Arts and Crafts movement style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Mouldsworth, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.2304°, -2.7331°.

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Heritage listing

The Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is in the village of Mouldsworth, Cheshire, England. It is an active Roman Catholic church in the diocese of Shrewsbury. Its parish is combined with that of St Thomas Becket, Tarporley. The church, designed by Liverpool architect F. X. Velarde, is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. The small church is distinguished by its characteristic detached campanile.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is in the village of Mouldsworth, Cheshire, England. It is an active Roman Catholic church in the diocese of Shrewsbury. Its parish is combined with that of St Thomas Becket, Tarporley. The church, designed by Liverpool architect F. X. Velarde, is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. The small church is distinguished by its characteristic detached campanile.

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Background

History

Mass was first said in the area in 1926 in a pavilion behind what was then the Station Hotel. In the 1950s, the owners of the hotel bought land to the south of the hotel and gave it to the diocese. The church was designed by F. X. Velarde, and was opened in September 1955 by John Murphy, Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury. The church cost £7,000, and the detached campanile £1,000. In about 1958 the church became part of Tarporley parish. The interior was reordered in 1976.

Architecture

The interior of the church is in brick, with the ceilings and apse plastered. In the nave are two wide diaphragm arches, and there is a similar arch at the entrance to the sanctuary. The windows contain cathedral glass, and the mullions are also carved on the interior with angels. The Stations of the Cross are in wood that was carved in the South Tyrol. Behind the altar is a shelf on which is a tabernacle. In the south wall of the nave are the entrances to the sacristy and the confessional. The narthex contains a small chapel.

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Coordinates
53.2304, -2.7331
Parish
Mouldsworth
Postcode
CH3 8AL
Parliamentary constituency
Runcorn and Helsby
Established
1955
Nearest railway station
Mouldsworth0.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest?
Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 8AL), in the parish of Mouldsworth.
What is Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest?
Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest — church in Mouldsworth, Cheshire, England, UK.
How do I get to Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest?
The nearest railway station is Mouldsworth, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3 8AL.
When was Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest built?
Built or established in 1955. Designed by F. X. Velarde.
Is Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest a listed building?
Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest?
The nearest railway station is Mouldsworth, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 8AL.