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St Saviour's Church, Cuerden

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St Saviour's Church, Cuerden — grade II listed church in Cuerden, Chorley, Lancashire, England, UK.

St Saviour's Church, Cuerden, historic churches in Lancashire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Bamber Bridge · 0.8 km
  • Free entry

About

St Saviour's Church, Cuerden is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1886. Designed by Edmund Sharpe. Built in the Romanesque Revival architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Cuerden, Chorley, Lancashire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.7197°, -2.6600°.

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Heritage listing

St Saviour's Church is in the village of Cuerden, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Leyland, the archdeaconry of Blackburn and the diocese of Blackburn. 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 Saviour's Church is in the village of Cuerden, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Leyland, the archdeaconry of Blackburn and the diocese of Blackburn. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

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Background

History

The church was built in 1836–37 to a Romanesque design by the Lancaster architect Edmund Sharpe. It was one of Sharpe's first commissions and one of his early churches in Romanesque style. The plan for the church was signed on 9 May 1836 by Sharpe, its estimated cost being £1,360 (equivalent to £}} in ). It was consecrated on 3 October 1837 by the Bishop of Chester. In 1886, the chancel and transepts were added in a similar style by Thomas Harrison Myres. The foundation stone for this extension was laid on 17 July 1886, and the church was re-consecrated on 10 February 1887 by the Bishop of Manchester.

Architecture

St Saviour's is constructed in local sandstone, with a Welsh slate roof and red ridge tiles. Its plan consists of a five-bay nave with transepts, and a chancel with a semicircular apse. At the west end is a tower consisting of a two-stage square base, a two-stage octagonal drum and a spire. Internally is a gallery supported on cast iron columns, decorated with the Royal coat of arms. On the walls are monuments to the Townley Parker family. The font dates from the early 20th century and consists of an octagonal bowl supported by angels and a bronze cover with a figure of St John the Baptist.

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Coordinates
53.7197, -2.6600
County
Lancashire
District
South Ribble
Parish
South Ribble, unparished area
Postcode
PR5 6EN
Parliamentary constituency
Ribble Valley
Established
1886
Nearest railway station
Bamber Bridge0.8 km
Official site
stsavioursbb.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Saviour's Church, Cuerden?
St Saviour's Church, Cuerden is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR5 6EN), in the parish of South Ribble, unparished area.
When was St Saviour's Church, Cuerden built?
Built or established in 1886. Designed by Edmund Sharpe.
Is St Saviour's Church, Cuerden a listed building?
St Saviour's Church, Cuerden is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is St Saviour's Church, Cuerden free to visit?
Yes, St Saviour's Church, Cuerden is free to enter.
How do I get to St Saviour's Church, Cuerden?
The nearest railway station is Bamber Bridge, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR5 6EN.