St John's Church, High Legh

St John's Church is an Anglican place of worship in High Legh built with a combination of timber framing and stone, arranged with a three-bay nave, south porch, vestry, and bell tower. Modern additions made in recent decades include a parish room, kitchen, and storage facilities that extend the building's usefulness.

The original building dates to 1814, but fire destroyed it in 1891, leaving only the outer stone walls standing. Architect Edmund Kirby rebuilt the church in 1893, making use of those remaining foundations.

The church serves as the main gathering place for Anglican worship in High Legh, where regular services and parish events bring the community together throughout the year. Visitors can see how it functions as a social and spiritual center for local residents.

The church sits near the High Legh village green and has good parking nearby, with multiple entrances making it easy to access different parts of the building. Modern facilities added over the years have made it comfortable for visitors to spend time here.

A stained glass window installed in 2008 shows Christ with fishermen and was designed by artist Roy Coomber and crafted by Pendle Stained Glass studio. This piece brings modern artistic vision to the historic interior space.

Location: High Legh

Inception: 1893

Architects: Edmund Kirby

Website: http://stjohnshighlegh.org

GPS coordinates: 53.35310,-2.45180

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47