Historic churches · North West England
St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill
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St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill — grade II listed church in Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Helsby · 3.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Luke's Church in Dunham on the Hill, the nearest railway station is Helsby, which is 3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WA6 0LL. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1861. Designed by James Harrison. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.2520°, -2.7924°.
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Heritage listing
St Luke's Church is in the village of Dunham on the Hill, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Frodsham, the archdeaconry of Chester, and the diocese of Chester. Its benefice is combined with that of St Paul, Helsby. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
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From the Wikipedia article
St Luke's Church is in the village of Dunham on the Hill, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Frodsham, the archdeaconry of Chester, and the diocese of Chester. Its benefice is combined with that of St Paul, Helsby. 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 foundation stone of the church was laid on 22 May 1860. The church was designed by James Harrison. It was consecrated on 18 October 1861, and was originally a chapel of ease in the parish of St Mary, Thornton-le-Moors. The estimated cost was £800 (equivalent to £}} in ).
Architecture
St Luke's is constructed in sandstone with a slate roof. The architectural style is that of the early 14th century. Its plan consists of a three-bay nave with a south porch, and a chancel with north and south vestries. At the west end is a bellcote. The windows along the sides of the nave have two lights, the east window has three, and the west window four lights. Inside the porch are three niches. There are stone cross finials at the east ends of the nave and the chancel. Inside the church is a wooden screen with linenfold panelling. The stone font is dated 1863, and consists of an octagonal bowl on an octagonal pedestal. The wooden pulpit is also octagonal. In the church is an elaborate…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2520, -2.7924
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford
- Postcode
- WA6 0LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Established
- 1861
- Nearest railway station
- Helsby — 3 km
- Official site
- www.dunhamhillstlukes.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594044 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Luke, Dunham on the Hill.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill?
- St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA6 0LL), in the parish of Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford.
- What is St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill?
- St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill — grade II listed church in Dunham-on-the-Hill and Hapsford, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Helsby, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA6 0LL.
- When was St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill built?
- Built or established in 1861. Designed by James Harrison.
- Is St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill a listed building?
- St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill free to visit?
- Yes, St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Luke's Church, Dunham on the Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Helsby, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA6 0LL.