Christ Church, Barnton, Gothic Revival church in Barnton, England
Christ Church in Barnton is built in Gothic Revival style and features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and a double bellcote on the outside. The interior is structured as a single range with an eight-bay nave and chancel.
Edmund Sharpe designed the building in 1842 for the Weaver Navigation Trustees. The chancel was added around 1900.
The pulpit inside came from St Helen's Church in Northwich and was moved here over time. This shows how religious furnishings were shared between different congregations.
The building sits near the Trent and Mersey Canal and is easy to locate. Its Grade II Listed status means it receives ongoing care and maintenance.
The church was built specifically for the Weaver Navigation Trustees, an organization that managed canal operations. This shows how religious buildings were sometimes created for economic organizations.
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