Becconsall Old Church

The Georgian style church features red brick walls, stone slate roof, and a notable Venetian window at its eastern end.

The original wooden chapel from 1535 was replaced in 1764 by a brick structure funded by local farmers and Sir Thomas Hesketh.

The church maintains a centuries-old tradition of annual prayers for mariners on the River Ribble, established by the Duchy of Lancaster.

The church building measures 36 feet in length and 24 feet in width, with a sanctuary extending 8 feet by 15 feet.

The churchyard contains a stone sundial from 1776, featuring a square baluster-shaped pedestal with a brass plate but missing its gnomon.

Location: Hesketh-with-Becconsall

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/findachurch/old-church-becconsall/?region=Lancashire

GPS coordinates: 53.70250,-2.83120

Latest update: March 25, 2025 03:39