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All Saints' Church, Urmston

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All Saints' Church, Urmston — church in Trafford, UK.

All Saints' Church, Urmston, historic churches in West Midlands

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Patricroft · 1.4 km
  • Free entry

About

All Saints' Church, Urmston is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1867. Designed by E. W. Pugin. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Trafford, UK". Coordinates: 53.4727°, -2.3519°.

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Heritage listing

All Saints' Church is a Roman Catholic parish church situated between Dumplington and Barton upon Irwell, near Urmston, in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The church was constructed between 1867 and 1868 and was designed by E. W. Pugin in the Gothic Revival style for Sir Humphrey de Trafford. It is situated on Redclyffe Road, close to the Manchester Ship Canal. The church is a Grade I listed building and considered to be an example of Pugin's best work, according to Nikolaus Pevsner, "the masterpiece of [Pugin's] life, without any doubt." It has been served by priests from the Conventual Franciscans since 1928.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

All Saints' Church is a Roman Catholic parish church situated between Dumplington and Barton upon Irwell, near Urmston, in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The church was constructed between 1867 and 1868 and was designed by E. W. Pugin in the Gothic Revival style for Sir Humphrey de Trafford. It is situated on Redclyffe Road, close to the Manchester Ship Canal. The church is a Grade I listed building and considered to be an example of Pugin's best work, according to Nikolaus Pevsner, "the masterpiece of [Pugin's] life, without any doubt." It has been served by priests from the Conventual Franciscans since 1928.

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Background

Architecture

Construction work on the church started in 1867. It was designed by E. W. Pugin. It was paid for by Sir Humphrey de Trafford, who also paid Pugin to design to St Ann's Church, Stretford. In June 1868, the church was opened by Cardinal Henry Manning. From All Saints Church, priests started missions in the area to serve the local Catholic communities. These missions eventually became churches, such as St Teresa of Avila Church in Irlam, English Martyrs Church in Urmston, and Holy Cross Church in Eccles, The church has timber pews, stained glass and gargoyles. There is a carved stone altar and reredos. The church also contains a painting depicting E. W. Pugin with a plan of the church.

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Coordinates
53.4727, -2.3519
District
Trafford
Parish
Trafford, unparished area
Postcode
M41 7LG
Parliamentary constituency
Stretford and Urmston
Established
1867
Nearest railway station
Patricroft1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is All Saints' Church, Urmston?
All Saints' Church, Urmston is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M41 7LG), in the parish of Trafford, unparished area.
When was All Saints' Church, Urmston built?
Built or established in 1867. Designed by E. W. Pugin.
Is All Saints' Church, Urmston a listed building?
All Saints' Church, Urmston is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is All Saints' Church, Urmston free to visit?
Yes, All Saints' Church, Urmston is free to enter.
How do I get to All Saints' Church, Urmston?
The nearest railway station is Patricroft, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M41 7LG.