St John's Church, Wigan, Grade II* listed Catholic church in Wigan, England
St John's Church features a nine-bay nave with north and south aisles, incorporating cast iron columns that support three internal galleries.
The foundation stone was laid on January 27, 1818, and the church opened on June 24, 1819, costing £6,000 to construct.
The Society of Jesus operated the church until 1933, when control transferred to the Archdiocese of Liverpool for diocesan administration.
The church building spans 120 feet in length, 50 feet in width, and 50 feet in height, providing space for 1,000 worshippers.
The wooden circular tempietto above the marble altar represents an early architectural contribution by Joseph John Scoles from 1834.
Location: Wigan
Inception: June 24, 1819
Architects: Joseph John Scoles
Website: http://stmaryswigan.com
GPS coordinates: 53.54930,-2.62800
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:35
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