Historic churches · North West England
St Paul's Church, Adlington
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St Paul's Church, Adlington — grade II listed church in Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Paul's Church in Adlington, the nearest railway station is Adlington, which is 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PR6 9QZ, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Paul's Church, Adlington is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1884. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.6166°, -2.6011°.
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Heritage listing
St Paul's Church is in Railway Road, Adlington, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Chorley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the diocese of Blackburn. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It is registered as a parish of the Society under the patronage of St Wilfrid and St Hilda.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Paul's Church in Adlington serves as a community hub for worship and events. Visitors can attend various services throughout the week, including Sunday Mass and weekday Eucharists.
From the Wikipedia article
St Paul's Church is in Railway Road, Adlington, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Chorley, the archdeaconry of Blackburn, and the diocese of Blackburn. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It is registered as a parish of the Society under the patronage of St Wilfrid and St Hilda.
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Background
History
St Paul's was built in 1883–84 and designed by T. D. Barry and Sons, at a cost of £8,000 (£}} in ). The tower was added following the First World War as a memorial to those who lost their lives.
Architecture
Inside the church are five-bay arcades carried on clustered piers with moulded capitals and moulded arches. The transept and chancel arches are higher but similar. The roof of the nave is scissor-braced.
Description
Rev. T Carpenter 1885 – 1894 Rev. T H Minett 1894 – 1921 Rev. A H Baker 1922 – 1928* Rev. W R Coombs 1928 – 1937 Rev. C Gamble 1938 – 1944 Rev. A Hodgson 1944 – 1962 Rev. F Haworth 1963 – 1969 Rev. E Carter 1969 – 1975 Rev. R A Andrew 1976 – 1985 Fr. D F C Morgan 1986 – 2011 Fr. D A Arnold 2012 – 2021 Fr. G Buttery 2022 – Date <nowiki>*</nowiki> Rev. Baker died whilst still in office
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.6166, -2.6011
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Adlington
- Postcode
- PR6 9QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Phone
- 01257 431579
- Established
- 1884
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q15979469 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Paul's Church, Adlington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Paul's CE Church, Adlington.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Paul's Church, Adlington?
- St Paul's Church, Adlington is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR6 9QZ), in the parish of Adlington.
- What is St Paul's Church, Adlington?
- St Paul's Church, Adlington — grade II listed church in Adlington, Chorley, Lancashire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Paul's Church, Adlington?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR6 9QZ.
- When was St Paul's Church, Adlington built?
- Built or established in 1884.
- Is St Paul's Church, Adlington a listed building?
- St Paul's Church, Adlington is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Paul's Church, Adlington free to visit?
- Yes, St Paul's Church, Adlington is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Paul's Church, Adlington?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR6 9QZ.