Christ Church, North Shields, Grade II listed Anglican church in North Shields, England.
Christ Church is a sandstone building in Georgian style featuring a three-story western tower topped with battlements and decorated with round windows and round-headed openings. The structure combines a substantial nave with this distinctive tower element that defines the local streetscape.
Robert Trollope designed the original structure in 1663, while John Dodds added the western tower between 1786 and 1788 and remodeled the building from 1792 onward. These building phases show how the church expanded and renewed itself across several generations.
The interior shows elliptical arches held up by Tuscan columns, with a western gallery containing the organ and monuments honoring vicar Stephen Dockwray. These elements reflect how the community has marked important figures from its past.
The church sits on Preston Road with parking available nearby and offers level access to the main areas inside. Walkers and cyclists can reach and navigate the grounds with ease.
The churchyard contains a listed chest tomb for Edward Hodgson, a shoemaker from North Shields who helped establish the church in 1690. This stone grave preserves the memory of a local figure whose efforts shaped the creation of this place.
Location: North Shields
Location: North Tyneside
Inception: 1793
Architects: Robert Trollope
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Website: http://northshieldsparish.org/Church.htm
GPS coordinates: 55.01145,-1.44810
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21
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