St Luke's Church, Oakhanger, grade II listed church in Haslington, Cheshire, UK
St Luke's Church is a small church building in the Gothic Revival style located in Oakhanger, a village in Haslington. Built in 1870 with red brick walls and blue roof tiles, it features pointed arch windows and a diagonal bellcote, with a simple interior containing wooden pews, an oak pulpit, and an altar decorated with religious symbols.
The church was built in 1870 originally as a school chapel before becoming a place of worship for the community. Over more than a century and a half, it has served as the location for weddings, baptisms, and gatherings that mark the passage of time in Haslington.
The church is named after Saint Luke and originally served as a school chapel before becoming a place of worship. Today it remains central to the village, hosting weddings and community gatherings that connect generations of local families.
The church sits along a quiet lane in Oakhanger and is accessible by following local roads through the village. Since it remains an active place of worship, visitors should check ahead for service times and special occasions when the building is open to the public.
The small bellcote sits diagonally on the roof, an unusual placement that gives the building an asymmetrical character often overlooked by visitors. This architectural quirk marks the church distinctly and reflects the practical decisions made during its original construction in the village.
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