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St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton

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St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton — church in Clifton, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton, historic churches in Lancashire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Salwick · 0.6 km
  • Free entry

About

St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1873. Designed by Robert Roper. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Clifton, Lancashire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.7761°, -2.8161°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ribble Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St John the Evangelist's Church, also known as Lund Parish Church, is located on an isolated site near the village of Clifton, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Kirkham, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn.

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Background

History

The church was built in 1824–25, replacing an older church on the site, and designed by Robert Roper. A chancel was added in 1852, possibly designed by Joseph Hansom. The tower, designed by the Lancaster architects Paley and Austin, was built in 1873. It is thought that the roof of the nave was replaced at this time, and Decorated tracery was installed in the windows.

Architecture

The plan of the church consists of a nave and chancel, without aisles, and a west tower. The tower has an octagonal southeast stair turret, rising above the parapet of the tower. Inside the church, the most notable feature is the font, which has been identified as a former Roman altar, probably moved here from a fort near Kirkham. It is crudely carved with human figures. The stained glass dates from the late 19th and early 20th century, and there are monuments dating from the 19th century.

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Coordinates
53.7761, -2.8161
County
Lancashire
District
Fylde
Parish
Newton-with-Clifton
Postcode
PR4 0XJ
Parliamentary constituency
Fylde
Established
1873
Nearest railway station
Salwick0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton?
St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR4 0XJ), in the parish of Newton-with-Clifton.
When was St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton built?
Built or established in 1873. Designed by Robert Roper.
Is St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton a protected site?
Yes — St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton is part of the Ribble Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
Is St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton free to visit?
Yes, St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton is free to enter.
How do I get to St John the Evangelist's Church, Clifton?
The nearest railway station is Salwick, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR4 0XJ.