All Saints Church, Becconsall, Anglican church in Hesketh Bank, United Kingdom
Description
All Saints Church in Becconsall is a Gothic Revival church building in Hesketh Bank featuring a tower with stepped angle buttresses and a saddleback roof design. The windows display Decorated and Perpendicular tracery patterns characteristic of medieval church architecture.
History
The building was constructed between 1925 and 1926 by Lancaster architect Henry Paley, replacing an earlier church that stood on the site since 1765. The land for the new structure was provided by Major T. Fermor-Hesketh.
Culture
The building serves as a gathering place for local residents through its regular Sunday services and community events held throughout the year. It functions as a social center where neighbors connect through shared religious traditions and celebrations.
Practical
The church is located on Station Road in Hesketh Bank and remains active for regular religious services and community gatherings. It is advisable to check opening times in advance, as access may vary depending on scheduled events.
Did you know?
The original design plans called for a spire, but this was abandoned in favor of the simpler tower with saddleback roof that was ultimately completed. This modified design was finished in 1935, making a practical choice that defined the building's final appearance.
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