St George's Church, Thornton Hough, Grade II* listed church in Thornton Hough, England.
Description
St George's Church features a cruciform layout with a five-bay nave, north and south transepts, and a tower at the crossing. Built from sandstone with round-headed windows and paired gabled porches at the west end, an octagonal stair turret extends alongside the main tower.
History
Architect J. Lomax-Simpson designed and built this church between 1906 and 1907 for Lord Leverhulme. The design incorporates Neo-Norman architectural elements throughout the structure.
Culture
The interior displays carved stone capitals showing biblical scenes created by sculptor Edward O. Griffith. A wooden altar rail crafted by Hatch of Lancaster adds to the craftsmanship visible throughout the space.
Practical
The building sits on Manor Road with distinctive architectural features including round-headed windows and paired gabled porches easily visible from the approach. The different entrances are clearly marked and logically arranged for visitor navigation.
Did you know?
A hexagonal covered entrance stands at the southwest corner with a ribbed dome at the top. The central carved boss depicts a dragon, adding an unexpected detail to the exterior.
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