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Historic churches · North West England

St Barnabas' Church, Crewe

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St Barnabas' Church, Crewe — grade II listed church in Crewe, Cheshire, England, UK.

St Barnabas' Church, Crewe, historic churches in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Crewe · 2.5 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

St Barnabas' Church is located in Crewe, Cheshire East, with the postcode CW1 3HX. The nearest railway station is Crewe, which is 2.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.

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About

St Barnabas' Church, Crewe is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1885. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Constructed primarily of brick. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Crewe, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.1020°, -2.4628°.

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Heritage listing

St Barnabas' Church is in West Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Nantwich, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. 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 Barnabas' Church in Crewe is a welcoming community within the Catholic tradition of the Church of England. Visitors can attend regular services, including a Said Mass every Wednesday morning.

From the Wikipedia article

St Barnabas' Church is in West Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Nantwich, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. 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 1884–85 to a design by the Lancaster partnership of Paley and Austin, and was paid for by the London and North Western Railway, being built near to its workshops. The church provided seating for 500 people at an estimated cost of £4,000 (equivalent to £}} in ). St Barnabas' Church in the catholic tradition of the Church of England. As the parish has passed resolutions that reject the ordination of women as priests, it receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Beverley (currently Stephen Race) and is a member of The Society.

Architecture

The authors of the Buildings of England series describe the interior of the church as "noble – clear, spacious and open, without being in the least bleak".

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
53.1020, -2.4628
Parish
Crewe
Postcode
CW1 3HX
Parliamentary constituency
Crewe and Nantwich
Established
1885
Nearest railway station
Crewe2.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Barnabas' Church, Crewe?
St Barnabas' Church, Crewe is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW1 3HX), in the parish of Crewe.
What is St Barnabas' Church, Crewe?
St Barnabas' Church, Crewe — grade II listed church in Crewe, Cheshire, England, UK.
How do I get to St Barnabas' Church, Crewe?
The nearest railway station is Crewe, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW1 3HX.
When was St Barnabas' Church, Crewe built?
Built or established in 1885. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin.
Is St Barnabas' Church, Crewe a listed building?
St Barnabas' Church, Crewe is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is St Barnabas' Church, Crewe free to visit?
Yes, St Barnabas' Church, Crewe is free to enter.
How do I get to St Barnabas' Church, Crewe?
The nearest railway station is Crewe, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW1 3HX.