Church of St Wilfrid, Standish, Anglican parish church in Standish, England
The Church of St Wilfrid features a prominent Gothic tower constructed of grey-black ashlar stone and includes a tall spire reaching into the sky.
The existing church structure dates to a reconstruction period between 1582 and 1584, designed by architect Lawrence Shipway with Gothic and Renaissance elements.
The interior contains four preserved funeral hatchments representing members of the Standish family, displaying detailed armorial bearings and family connections.
The church maintains regular services within the Diocese of Blackburn and contains both old and new sections in its churchyard with war graves.
The Tudor ceiling of the church exhibits intricate craftsmanship with numerous bosses, each featuring individual and specific design patterns.
Location: Wigan
Inception: 1582
Architectural style: English Gothic architecture
Website: http://stwilfrids-standish.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.58720,-2.66140
Latest update: March 15, 2025 06:48
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