St Bartholomew's Church, Rainhill, Roman Catholic church in Rainhill, England
St Bartholomew's Church is a Roman Catholic place of worship in Rainhill featuring a distinctive tower made from Runcorn sandstone located along Warrington Road. The building sits within a landscaped setting and serves the local religious community with its traditional architectural design.
Construction began in 1838 when the foundation stone was laid and the building was completed in 1840. The church earned Grade II listed status recognizing its architectural and historical importance.
The church operates in coordination with St Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, maintaining regular mass schedules and providing religious services for the local community.
The church sits in an accessible location along Warrington Road within a quiet residential area making it straightforward to find. The surrounding grounds provide ample space for visitors to explore the building and its cemetery.
The churchyard contains the graves of Princess Blücher and Vice-Admiral Kenneth Dewar who fought at the Battle of Jutland. These burials connect this modest location to figures of naval and aristocratic significance.
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