Historic churches · North West England
St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn
In or near Appleton Thorn.
St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn — Grade II listed church in Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Bank Quay · 5.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Cross Church in Appleton Thorn, the nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, which is 5.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1886. Designed by Edmund Kirby. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed church in Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3503°, -2.5456°.
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Heritage listing
St Cross Church is in the village of Appleton Thorn, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Great Budworth. Its benefice is combined with that of St Matthew's Church, Stretton.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Cross Church is in the village of Appleton Thorn, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Great Budworth. Its benefice is combined with that of St Matthew's Church, Stretton.
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Background
Architecture
It is built in red sandstone with a red tile roof, Its plan is cruciform with a two-stage tower over the crossing. It has a three-window nave without aisles, a one-window chancel, an oak-framed north porch on a sandstone plinth, and a baptistry projecting from the west end. Above the baptistry is a rose window.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3503, -2.5456
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Appleton
- Postcode
- WA4 5NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warrington South
- Established
- 1886
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Bank Quay — 5.5 km
- Official site
- www.stcross.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592893 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn?
- St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA4 5NS), in the parish of Appleton.
- What is St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn?
- St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn — Grade II listed church in Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn?
- The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA4 5NS.
- When was St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn built?
- Built or established in 1886. Designed by Edmund Kirby.
- Is St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn a listed building?
- St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn free to visit?
- Yes, St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn?
- The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA4 5NS.