Christ Church, Bacup

Christ Church is an Anglican parish church built from sandstone rubble with three lancet windows and a southwest tower topped by a polygonal stair turret that rises prominently above the main structure. The entire building stands as a freestanding construction with considerable presence and visibility in the town.

The building was constructed in 1854 by architects Sharpe and Paley and was originally designed to accommodate around 500 worshippers. Its creation took place during a period of strong church development across the region.

The interior features a stone reredos with intricate arcades and decorative carved faces, while stained glass windows from the Shrigley and Hunt studio flood the space with colored light. These crafted details shape the character of the place today.

The building is undergoing conversion for use as office spaces and meeting rooms, so access to interior areas may be limited depending on construction progress. Plan your visit ahead and check on current conditions, as the ongoing transformation affects how much you can see inside.

The building was created during a period of rapid industrial growth in the region, reflecting the era's confidence in long-term expansion. Today it sits at the intersection of heritage preservation and modern adaptive reuse, bridging past and present.

Location: Rossendale

Location: Lancashire

Inception: 1854

Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Address: 1 Christ Church St, Bacup OL13 9DZ

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/bacup-christ-church

GPS coordinates: 53.70680,-2.19350

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44