Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Up Holland, Gothic parish church in Up Holland, England
The church features a four-stage west tower with diagonal stepped buttresses, stone walls, slate roofs, and a four-bay nave with north and south aisles.
Founded in 1307 by Robert de Holland as a college for twelve secular priests, the structure transformed into a Benedictine priory in 1319.
The church maintains medieval elements including a double piscina for washing communion vessels, three-seated sedilia for priests, and original stained glass fragments.
Located at coordinates 53.5405, -2.7211, the Grade I listed building serves the Anglican community within the deanery of Ormskirk and diocese of Liverpool.
The church provided meals for 240 poor people in medieval times, serving food on dishes in the manner of gentlefolk with gifts of shoes or money.
Location: Up Holland
Inception: 1317
Architects: Basil Champneys
Architectural style: English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival
Website: http://stthomasthemartyr.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.54050,-2.72110
Latest update: March 12, 2025 09:47
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