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St Michael and All Angels Church, Ashton-on-Ribble

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St Michael and All Angels Church, Ashton-on-Ribble — church in Preston, UK.

St Michael and All Angels Church, Ashton-on-Ribble, historic churches in Lancashire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Preston Riverside · 1.6 km
  • Free entry

About

St Michael and All Angels Church, Ashton-on-Ribble is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1915. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Preston, UK". Coordinates: 53.7651°, -2.7316°.

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Heritage listing

St Michael and All Angels with St Marks Church is in Egerton Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, 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 those of St Mark, Preston, and St Andrew, Ashton-on-Ribble, to form the benefice of the West Preston Team. 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.

From the Wikipedia article

St Michael and All Angels with St Marks Church is in Egerton Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, 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 those of St Mark, Preston, and St Andrew, Ashton-on-Ribble, to form the benefice of the West Preston Team. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.

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Background

History

St Michael's originated as a chapel of ease to St Andrew's Church, Ashton-on-Ribble, to cope with the rising population in the area. Its foundation stone was laid in September 1906, and the church was consecrated by the Bishop of Manchester on 2 July 1908.

Architecture

The church is constructed in snecked sandstone with ashlar dressings and red tiled roofs. Its plan consists of a nave and chancel in one range, a clerestory, and north and south aisles. On the south side are a porch, the uncompleted tower, and a chapel. On the north side are a transept, a vestry, and an attached parish hall. Its architectural style is Perpendicular "in Arts and Crafts manner". Along the sides of the clerestory are two-light windows, with ten on the north side and seven on the south. The aisle windows are square-headed with mullions, most of which have three lights. At the west end is a large five-light window. Above the doorway in the south porch is a panel with a carving…

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Coordinates
53.7651, -2.7316
County
Lancashire
District
Preston
Parish
Preston, unparished area
Postcode
PR2 1EU
Parliamentary constituency
Preston
Established
1915
Nearest railway station
Preston Riverside1.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Michael and All Angels Church, Ashton-on-Ribble?
St Michael and All Angels Church, Ashton-on-Ribble is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR2 1EU), in the parish of Preston, unparished area.
When was St Michael and All Angels Church, Ashton-on-Ribble built?
Built or established in 1915. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin.
Is St Michael and All Angels Church, Ashton-on-Ribble a listed building?
St Michael and All Angels Church, Ashton-on-Ribble is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St Michael and All Angels Church, Ashton-on-Ribble free to visit?
Yes, St Michael and All Angels Church, Ashton-on-Ribble is free to enter.
How do I get to St Michael and All Angels Church, Ashton-on-Ribble?
The nearest railway station is Preston Riverside, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR2 1EU.