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St Bridget's Church, West Kirby

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St Bridget's Church, West Kirby — grade II listed church in West Kirby, Wirral, United Kingdom.

St Bridget's Church, West Kirby, historic churches in North Wales

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
West Kirby · 0.7 km
  • Free entry

About

St Bridget's Church, West Kirby is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1350. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in West Kirby, Wirral, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.3687°, -3.1763°.

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Heritage listing

St Bridget's Church is in the town of West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Wirral North. Its benefice includes the daughter Church of the Resurrection and All Saints, Caldy. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Bridget's Church is in the town of West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Wirral North. Its benefice includes the daughter Church of the Resurrection and All Saints, Caldy. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

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Background

History

It is likely that there was a church on the site before the Norman Conquest. The first stone church was built around 1150–60. In the 13th century there were alterations or a rebuilding. Around 1320 the present chancel was built, followed by the north chapel and vestry. In 1493 the tower was erected and the north aisle was widened. By 1788 the church was "in a dilapidated state" and repairs were carried out. A major restoration took place in 1869–70 by Kelly and Edwards

Architecture

In the south wall of the chancel are a sedilia and a piscina. The east window of the chancel is dated 1833. 19 of the 23 windows in the church are by Kempe, There is a ring of eight bells. Four of these are dated 1719 by Abraham Rudhall II, one dated 1854 is by Bathgate & Wilson and the other three, dated 1889, are by John Taylor & Co. The parish registers date from 1561 but are incomplete. The churchwardens' accounts start in 1754.

Visiting

The church falls into the Anglo-Catholic tradition of the Church of England, being described as "moderate catholic" and "Liberal Modern Catholic". The parish is a member of Inclusive Church.

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Coordinates
53.3687, -3.1763
District
Wirral
Parish
Wirral, unparished area
Postcode
CH48 3JT
Parliamentary constituency
Wirral West
Established
1350
Nearest railway station
West Kirby0.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Bridget's Church, West Kirby?
St Bridget's Church, West Kirby is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH48 3JT), in the parish of Wirral, unparished area.
When was St Bridget's Church, West Kirby built?
Built or established in 1350.
Is St Bridget's Church, West Kirby a listed building?
St Bridget's Church, West Kirby is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is St Bridget's Church, West Kirby a protected site?
Yes — St Bridget's Church, West Kirby is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Is St Bridget's Church, West Kirby free to visit?
Yes, St Bridget's Church, West Kirby is free to enter.
How do I get to St Bridget's Church, West Kirby?
The nearest railway station is West Kirby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH48 3JT.