St Ambrose's Church, Grindleton

St Ambrose's Church is a Gothic Revival building of sandstone construction featuring a three-bay nave, north aisle, south porch, single-bay chancel, and a west tower topped with battlemented parapet and pinnacles. The structure combines rebuilt sections with preserved elements from an earlier period.

The church underwent major reconstruction between 1897 and 1898 by the architectural firm Sharpe, Paley and Austin, while the west tower and sections of the original nave from 1805 were preserved. This extensive rebuilding determined the structure we see today.

The church displays stained glass windows showing the Four Evangelists in the east and another depicting Saint George and Joan of Arc, with a war memorial that holds meaning for the local community. These religious artworks and commemorations shape how people experience the sacred space.

The church welcomes visitors during its regular Sunday services in the morning and offers access to the surrounding churchyard at any time. Those interested in the building's features can walk around the exterior to appreciate the Gothic details and stonework.

The churchyard holds graves of soldiers who fell during the World Wars, including three service members from the first conflict and an airman from the second. Walking among these memorials offers a glimpse into how the village was marked by global events.

Location: Grindleton

Inception: 1898

Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://grindleton.org/churches.html

GPS coordinates: 53.90630,-2.36320

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08