Memorials & monuments · North West England
Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary
In or near Farington.
Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leyland · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Tower of Roman Catholic Church of St Mary is located in South Ribble, Lancashire, with the postcode PR25 1PD. The nearest railway station is Leyland, which is 1.4 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1376617). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details SD 52 SW LEYLAND BROADFIELD DRIVE 119/8/10006 Tower of R C Church of St Mary GV II Church tower. 1962-64. Weightman and Bullen (partner in charge J. Faczynski). Reinforced concrete. Four piers, tapering towards the top, where they join horizontal members to culminate in a cross. Five stages of different heights, the fourth from the ground solid sided with tiny irregular windows and a bell above. An integral part of the design of the R.C. Church of St Mary (qv), which is uncommon as an example of a circular church with a central altar and contains some fine works of art. (Church Building: October 1964: 3-9; The Builder: May 22nd 1964: 1061-3). Listing NGR: SD5353621992 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 470623 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tower of the Roman Catholic Church of St Mary is located in South Ribble, Lancashire, in North-West England. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its special architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6923, -2.7051
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- South Ribble
- Parish
- South Ribble, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR25 1PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Ribble
- Nearest railway station
- Leyland — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26657155 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary?
- Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR25 1PD), in the parish of South Ribble, unparished area.
- What is Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary?
- Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Leyland, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR25 1PD.
- Is Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary a listed building?
- Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary free to visit?
- Yes, Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tower Of Roman Catholic Church Of St Mary?
- The nearest railway station is Leyland, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR25 1PD.