St Peter's Church, Mawdesley

St Peter's Church is a Gothic Revival religious building constructed from sandstone with a slate roof. The structure features a five-bay nave with chancel and a slender west tower connected to the main body of the building.

Edmund Sharpe designed and built this structure between 1839 and 1840, with funding of 950 pounds for land donated by Sir Thomas D. Hesketh. The construction reflected the expansion of religious buildings in the Lancashire region during the Victorian era.

The church serves as an active place for worship and community gatherings within the Anglican tradition. It continues to shape local religious life and brings people together for regular services.

The interior features a west gallery supported by cast iron columns, a characteristic detail from its period. Visitors can access the building during regular service hours and find parking nearby in the village.

The churchyard contains war graves of three soldiers from World War I and one airman from World War II. These graves connect the site to the military history of the surrounding region during the 20th century.

Location: Mawdesley

Inception: 1892

Architects: Edmund Sharpe

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/mawdesley-bispham-st-peter

GPS coordinates: 53.62360,-2.77320

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23