St Ignatius Church, Preston, Gothic Revival church building in Preston, England
The stone structure features pointed arches, decorative facades, and a dominant spire that stands prominently against Preston's skyline.
Built between 1833 and 1836 under architect Joseph John Scoles, the church emerged during Preston's industrial growth when Catholic population increased from 500 to 30,000.
The church preserves Catholic traditions through regular services and contains a 22-foot Portland stone war memorial designed by J.S. Mangan at its entrance.
The building includes side chapels, a baptistry, and a social space beneath the organ gallery at the western end of the nave.
Poets Francis Thompson received baptism here in 1859, while Gerard Manley Hopkins served as a curate during the 1880s.
Location: Preston
Inception: 1833
Architects: Joseph John Scoles, Joseph Hansom
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Made from material: sandstone
Website: http://stjosephspreston.wix.com/ctk-parish-preston
GPS coordinates: 53.76370,-2.69672
Latest update: March 15, 2025 23:45
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