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Historic churches · North West England

St Paul's Church, Farington

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St Paul's Church, Farington — grade II listed church in Farington, South Ribble, Lancashire, England, UK.

St Paul's Church, Farington, historic churches in Lancashire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Lostock Hall · 1.1 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

St Paul's Church in Farington is located at postcode PR26 6PR. The nearest railway station is Lostock Hall, which is approximately 1.1 km away. Entry to the church is free.

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About

St Paul's Church, Farington is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1910. Designed by Edmund Sharpe. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Farington, South Ribble, Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.7199°, -2.7012°.

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Heritage listing

St Paul's Church is in the village of Farington Moss, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Leyland, the archdeaconry of Blackburn and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with that of St James, Lostock Hall. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It was a Commissioners' church, having received a grant towards its construction from the Church Building Commission.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

St Paul's Church in Farington Moss is a welcoming community church that hosts a variety of services and events. Visitors can attend the weekly Sung Eucharist, which is open to all and includes refreshments afterward.

From the Wikipedia article

St Paul's Church is in the village of Farington Moss, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Leyland, the archdeaconry of Blackburn and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with that of St James, Lostock Hall. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It was a Commissioners' church, having received a grant towards its construction from the Church Building Commission.

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Background

History

St Paul's was built in 1839–40 and designed by the Lancaster architect Edmund Sharpe. The church cost £1,700 () to build and £500 of this was met by a grant from the Church Building Commission. The church was consecrated on 27 June 1849 by Rt Revd John Bird Sumner who was at that time the Bishop of Chester. In 1909 it was enlarged by adding an extra bay to the nave and increasing the size of the chancel, the architect being J. A. Seward of Preston. The addition had resulted in a higher roof for the chancel, and in 1966 the nave roof was raised to the same level as the chancel.

Architecture

The church is built in brick with stone dressings and a red tile roof. The tower and nave are in Romanesque style and the chancel is in Gothic Revival style. Its plan consists of a six-bay nave, a chancel, and a northwest tower. The tower has four stages, with angle buttresses rising to a pinnacle at each corner. In the bottom stage are arched doorways; above this each stage contains a pair of round-headed windows. The windows in the first floor are glazed; those above are louvred.

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Coordinates
53.7199, -2.7012
County
Lancashire
District
South Ribble
Parish
Farington
Postcode
PR26 6PR
Parliamentary constituency
South Ribble
Phone
07725834331
Established
1910
Nearest railway station
Lostock Hall1.1 km
Opening
Every Sunday at 11 a.m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Paul's Church, Farington?
St Paul's Church, Farington is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR26 6PR), in the parish of Farington.
What is St Paul's Church, Farington?
St Paul's Church, Farington — grade II listed church in Farington, South Ribble, Lancashire, England, UK.
How do I get to St Paul's Church, Farington?
The nearest railway station is Lostock Hall, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR26 6PR.
When was St Paul's Church, Farington built?
Built or established in 1910. Designed by Edmund Sharpe.
Is St Paul's Church, Farington a listed building?
St Paul's Church, Farington is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is St Paul's Church, Farington free to visit?
Yes, St Paul's Church, Farington is free to enter.
How do I get to St Paul's Church, Farington?
The nearest railway station is Lostock Hall, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR26 6PR.