Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Preston

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Minster Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Preston, Gothic Revival parish church in Preston, England

The Minster Church of Saint John features a sandstone exterior with slate roofs, supported by quatrefoil piers and decorated hammerbeam ceilings throughout the structure.

The original church, documented in 1094 and initially dedicated to Saint Wilfrid, underwent complete reconstruction in 1853 under architect Edwin Hugh Shellard's direction.

The interior contains notable artworks, including Brian Clarke's stained glass windows and Hans Feibusch's painting of the Sermon on the Mount on the west wall.

Located in Church Street at coordinates 53.7585°N and -2.6962°W, the Grade II* listed building operates under the Diocese of Blackburn's administration.

The church received minster status to commemorate Preston's elevation to city status in 2003, marking a new chapter in its institutional history.

Location: Preston

Architects: Edwin Hugh Shellard

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Operator: Church of England

Website: http://prestonminster.org

GPS coordinates: 53.75850,-2.69620

Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:39

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