Christ Church Tower, Crewe

Christ Church Tower is a Gothic Revival structure built from sandstone with buttresses supporting each corner and geometric tracery throughout. The tower features louvred triple-lancet openings near the top for the bells and a stepped parapet at the crown.

The church was built in 1843 as part of the Grand Junction Railway works, with the tower added later in 1877 to create a landmark. When the main building was demolished in 1977, the tower survived and remains as a reminder of Crewe's railway era.

The church served the local community for generations, with its bells cast by Gillett & Johnston marking worship times and important events for residents. The tower became a familiar landmark that people in the neighborhood could hear and see from many streets around.

The tower is located on Prince Albert Street and can be easily spotted from the surrounding streets in central Crewe. Since it is Grade II listed, it can only be viewed from the outside and any work on it requires special permissions to protect its historic qualities.

The tower once displayed an iron crown made in Crewe's railway workshops, linking the structure directly to the town's industrial past. This decorative element has since disappeared, but it shows how the railway works celebrated their connection to local landmarks.

Location: Crewe

Inception: 1877

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Made from material: sandstone

GPS coordinates: 53.09690,-2.44010

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12