Historic churches · North Wales
Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest
Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest — church in Mouldsworth, Cheshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mouldsworth · 0.2 km
- Free entry
About
Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1955. Designed by F. X. Velarde. Built in the Arts and Crafts movement style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Mouldsworth, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.2304°, -2.7331°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is in the village of Mouldsworth, Cheshire, England. It is an active Roman Catholic church in the diocese of Shrewsbury. Its parish is combined with that of St Thomas Becket, Tarporley. The church, designed by Liverpool architect F. X. Velarde, is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. The small church is distinguished by its characteristic detached campanile.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is in the village of Mouldsworth, Cheshire, England. It is an active Roman Catholic church in the diocese of Shrewsbury. Its parish is combined with that of St Thomas Becket, Tarporley. The church, designed by Liverpool architect F. X. Velarde, is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. The small church is distinguished by its characteristic detached campanile.
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Background
History
Mass was first said in the area in 1926 in a pavilion behind what was then the Station Hotel. In the 1950s, the owners of the hotel bought land to the south of the hotel and gave it to the diocese. The church was designed by F. X. Velarde, and was opened in September 1955 by John Murphy, Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury. The church cost £7,000, and the detached campanile £1,000. In about 1958 the church became part of Tarporley parish. The interior was reordered in 1976.
Architecture
The interior of the church is in brick, with the ceilings and apse plastered. In the nave are two wide diaphragm arches, and there is a similar arch at the entrance to the sanctuary. The windows contain cathedral glass, and the mullions are also carved on the interior with angels. The Stations of the Cross are in wood that was carved in the South Tyrol. Behind the altar is a shelf on which is a tabernacle. In the south wall of the nave are the entrances to the sacristy and the confessional. The narthex contains a small chapel.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2304, -2.7331
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Mouldsworth
- Postcode
- CH3 8AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Established
- 1955
- Nearest railway station
- Mouldsworth — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16707720 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest, Mouldsworth (geograph 6174125).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest?
- Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 8AL), in the parish of Mouldsworth.
- When was Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest built?
- Built or established in 1955. Designed by F. X. Velarde.
- Is Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest a listed building?
- Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Cuthbert by the Forest?
- The nearest railway station is Mouldsworth, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 8AL.