Church of St Thomas, Thurstonland

The Church of St Thomas is a Gothic Revival religious building with a three-level tower topped by a stone spire. Its windows display pointed arch shapes and geometric patterns including leaf-like cusps and four-lobed designs typical of the style.

The building was constructed in 1870 by local craftsmen under the direction of architects James Mallinson and William Swinden Barber. Nicholas North, Leonard North, and Joah Swallow were responsible for executing the construction work.

The church maintains burial records from 1862 to 1958, including graves of 2,000 patients from Kirkburton's Storthes Hall Hospital between 1904 and 1991.

The building sits on Marsh Hall Lane and serves as a place for regular worship services and community gatherings throughout the week. Visitors should plan their visit respectfully, bearing in mind that it remains an active place of worship with scheduled services.

The interior features a distinctive roof construction system with angled timber supports that creates visual depth across the ceiling. The baptismal font from 1871 rests on four elegant marble columns, forming a surprising base for this ritual object.

Location: Kirkburton

Inception: 1870

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/thurstonland-st-thomas

GPS coordinates: 53.59316,-1.75056

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04