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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Ribbleton

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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Ribbleton — church in United Kingdom.

St Mary Magdalene's Church, Ribbleton, historic churches in Lancashire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Preston · 3.9 km
  • Free entry

About

St Mary Magdalene's Church, Ribbleton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1888. Designed by Richard Knill Freeman. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.7765°, -2.6603°.

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From the Wikipedia article

St Mary Magdalene's Church is in Ribbleton Avenue, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Preston, the archdeaconry of Lancaster, and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with that of The Church of the Ascension, Ribbleton.

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Background

History

The church was built in 1888–91 to a design by R. Knill Freeman. Additions were made to it in about 1901 by the Lancaster architects Austin and Paley, and again by the same architectural practice in 1938–41, with a new chancel, chapel, aisles and vestries.

Architecture

St Mary's is constructed in red sandstone with dressings in yellow sandstone. It contains features in Decorated style. Its plan includes short aisles, and transepts of two unequal bays. Along the aisles are parapets hiding the roof. There is a large rose windows in each transept. The authors of the Buildings of England series describe it as "an odd building" that "was never finished".

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Coordinates
53.7765, -2.6603
County
Lancashire
District
Preston
Parish
Preston, unparished area
Postcode
PR2 6RW
Parliamentary constituency
Preston
Established
1888
Nearest railway station
Preston3.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Ribbleton?
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Ribbleton is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR2 6RW), in the parish of Preston, unparished area.
When was St Mary Magdalene's Church, Ribbleton built?
Built or established in 1888. Designed by Richard Knill Freeman.
Is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Ribbleton free to visit?
Yes, St Mary Magdalene's Church, Ribbleton is free to enter.
How do I get to St Mary Magdalene's Church, Ribbleton?
The nearest railway station is Preston, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR2 6RW.