Cathedrals · North West England
Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Preston
Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Preston is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
About
Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Preston is a cathedral in england north west, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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From the Wikipedia article
Preston Minster, formally the Minster Church of St John the Evangelist, is in Church Street, in the centre of Preston, Lancashire, England. From its origin it has been the parish church of Preston. It is an active Anglican church in the deanery of Preston, the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with that of St George, Preston. St John's is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
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Background
History
St John's stands on an ancient Christian site, originally dedicated to Saint Wilfrid. The church is not specifically mentioned in the Domesday Book, the earliest documentary reference being in 1094, when it was part of a grant by Roger de Poiteau to the abbey at Sées. None of the fabric of this church has survived. It was replaced by a new church, probably in the 16th century. In 1581 its dedication was changed to Saint John the Baptist. It was repaired during the following century, but by 1770 its condition had deteriorated. In that year its dedication was changed again, this time to Saint John the Evangelist. To mark the granting of city status to Preston, in 2003 the church was renamed…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7585, -2.6962
- Address
- Church Street, Preston, Lancashire
- Official site
- prestonminster.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7593602 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Preston Minster (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Preston?
- Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Preston is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.7585°, -2.6962°.
- What denomination is Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Preston?
- Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Preston is affiliated with Christianity.