Historic churches · North West England
St Wilfrid's Church, Preston
In or near Preston.
St Wilfrid's Church, Preston — church in Preston, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Preston · 0.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Wilfrid's Church in Preston is located at postcode PR1 2AD, and the nearest railway station is Preston, which is just 0.4 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Wilfrid's Church, Preston is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1794. Built in the Neoclassical architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Preston, UK". Coordinates: 53.7575°, -2.7029°.
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Heritage listing
Saint Wilfrid's Church is a Roman Catholic church run by the Society of Jesus, in the city centre of Preston, Lancashire, England. It was built in 1793 and is situated between Fishergate and Winckley Square on Chapel Street.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St. Wilfrid's Church is a place of worship located in Preston. Visitors can explore its architectural features and participate in various church activities.
From the Wikipedia article
Saint Wilfrid's Church is a Roman Catholic church run by the Society of Jesus, in the city centre of Preston, Lancashire, England. It was built in 1793 and is situated between Fishergate and Winckley Square on Chapel Street.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.7575, -2.7029
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Preston
- Parish
- Preston, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR1 2AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Preston
- Established
- 1794
- Nearest railway station
- Preston — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.stwilfrids.info
Sources
- wikidata: Q15979521 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Wilfrid's Church, Preston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: North end of St Wilfrid's Church, Chapel Street, Preston - geograph.org.uk - 1640712.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Wilfrid's Church, Preston?
- St Wilfrid's Church, Preston is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR1 2AD), in the parish of Preston, unparished area.
- What is St Wilfrid's Church, Preston?
- St Wilfrid's Church, Preston — church in Preston, UK.
- How do I get to St Wilfrid's Church, Preston?
- The nearest railway station is Preston, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR1 2AD.
- When was St Wilfrid's Church, Preston built?
- Built or established in 1794.
- Is St Wilfrid's Church, Preston a listed building?
- St Wilfrid's Church, Preston is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Wilfrid's Church, Preston free to visit?
- Yes, St Wilfrid's Church, Preston is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Wilfrid's Church, Preston?
- The nearest railway station is Preston, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR1 2AD.