St Bartholomew's Church, Colne

A church has existed on the site from no later than the 12th century and was possibly founded by Robert de Lacy. and a further restoration in 1889–91 by Paley, Austin and Paley. In the latter restoration the north aisle was removed and replaced by a double aisle, an organ chamber and vestries were added, the church was reseated, and screens, choir stalls, a pulpit and an altar were added; this restoration cost nearly £7,000 (equivalent to £}} in ). In 1988 the church was designated a Grade I listed building. The Grade I listing is for buildings "of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important".

The nave measures 55 ft by 19 ft. The north and south arcades have four bays; the north has round piers with moulded bases and capitals and the south has octagonal columns, also with moulded bases and capitals. There is an inner and an outer aisle to the north, separated from each other by an arcade of four pointed arches and octagonal piers. The font is octagonal with concave sides, each featuring a shield. The shields contain symbols of the Passion and the initials of Lawrence Towneley. The pulpit is constructed of oak on a stone base. The chancel measures 42 ft by 20 ft. It has a narrow opening into the north aisle. Its arcades to the north and south have octagonal piers and three…