Historic churches · North West England
Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool
In or near Liverpool.
Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool — church in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool Central · 1.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St. Margaret of Antioch in Liverpool, the nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, located 1.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is L8 1TG, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Designed by George Edmund Street. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3954°, -2.9657°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Margaret of Antioch is in Prince's Road, Toxteth, Liverpool, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Liverpool, and the deanery of Toxteth and Wavertree. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Margaret of Antioch is an Anglican church located in Toxteth, Liverpool, known for its liberal Anglo-Catholic tradition. Visitors can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, participate in services, and explore the church's beautiful 19th-century architecture.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Margaret of Antioch is in Prince's Road, Toxteth, Liverpool, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Liverpool, and the deanery of Toxteth and Wavertree. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
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Background
History
The church was built in 1868–69 and designed by G. E. Street. The architectural style of the church is Decorated. In 1887, the vicar, James Bell Cox, was imprisoned under the Public Worship Regulation Act 1874.
Architecture
Inside the church are six-bay arcades carried on marble piers with bands of alternating colours. The chancel is at a higher level, and is separated from the nave by a low marble wall with central iron gates. In the chancel are a piscina and a sedilia. <gallery> File:Nave, Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool 2.jpg|Nave looking east File:Pulpit of Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool.jpg|Pulpit File:Chancel rail of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool 1.jpg|Chancel railings File:Lady Chapel, Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool.jpg|Altar, Lady Chapel File:Font, Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool.jpg|Font File:Stained glass, Church of St Margaret of Antioch,…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3954, -2.9657
- District
- Liverpool
- Parish
- Liverpool, unparished area
- Postcode
- L8 1TG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
- Phone
- 07468 844 512
- Nearest railway station
- Liverpool Central — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Every Thursday 8am–1pm
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117276 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 3 Princes Road, St Margarets frontage.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool?
- Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L8 1TG), in the parish of Liverpool, unparished area.
- What is Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool?
- Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool — church in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode L8 1TG.
- Is Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool a listed building?
- Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St. Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool?
- The nearest railway station is Liverpool Central, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L8 1TG.