Old St Leonard's Church, Langho

Old St Leonard's Church is an Anglican place of worship built from sandstone with a continuous chancel and nave section, a north vestry, and a south porch. The bell cote perches on the west gable, forming a simple but distinctive silhouette.

The building dates to 1557, a time when Queen Mary I ruled England, and was constructed using stone and fittings salvaged from nearby Whalley Abbey after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. This reuse of monastic material connected the new church to the religious history of the region.

The church serves as a gathering place where the local community comes together for worship and celebrations throughout the year. Its role in the life of the parish remains central to how people in the area connect with one another.

The church stands about one and a half kilometers northwest of Langho village, accessible via a maintained path that crosses the churchyard. Visitors should allow time to explore the interior and surroundings, as pathways vary in their condition underfoot.

Inside, the wooden bench ends from the late 1600s bear carved dates and initials showing who commissioned them, offering a glimpse of past worshippers. The chancel windows still hold fragments of Medieval glass, pieces that suggest a much longer story behind this building.

Location: Billington and Langho

Inception: 1500

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://visitchurches.org.uk/findachurch/st-leonard-langho/?region=Lancashire

GPS coordinates: 53.81820,-2.45560

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06