Historic churches · North West England
Salford Cathedral
In or near Manchester.
Salford Cathedral — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Salford Central · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
Salford Cathedral is a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Salford Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist, is a significant place of worship located in Salford. Visitors can explore its architectural features and participate in various religious services and community activities.
Place summary
Salford Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in the West Midlands. It is known for its modern architectural style and serves as the seat of the Diocese of Salford. The cathedral is a significant place of worship within the region.
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Background
History
St. John's Church, Salford, was built between 1844 and 1848 to designs of Matthew Ellison Hadfield (1812–1885) of Weightman and Hadfield of Sheffield, by Benjamin Hollins of Manchester. Hadfield's design for St. John's, the first cruciform Catholic church to be built in England since the Reformation, was closely modelled on a number of noted medieval churches. The "west" (actually south) front and nave are copied on a reduced scale from Howden Minster in the East Riding of Yorkshire; the choir and sanctuary are closely modelled on those of Selby Abbey in North Yorkshire; the decorations of the groined vault are copied from the church of St Jacques in Liège, Belgium; the tower and spire, the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4836, -2.2610
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M3 5LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salford
- Phone
- 0161 817 2210
- Nearest railway station
- Salford Central — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm; Saturday 9:00am - 6:30pm; Sunday 7:30am - 6:30pm
- Official site
- salfordcathedral.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Salford Cathedral (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salford Cathedral?
- Salford Cathedral is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M3 5LL), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is Salford Cathedral?
- Salford Cathedral — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Salford Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Salford Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode M3 5LL.
- Is Salford Cathedral free to visit?
- Yes, Salford Cathedral is free to enter.
- How do I get to Salford Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Salford Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M3 5LL.