St Mary the Virgin's Church, Leigh, Gothic Revival church in Leigh, United Kingdom
The Grade II* listed church features a traditional design with a nave, chancel under a continuous roof, and octagonal piers supporting the structure.
The original church on this site, dedicated to St Peter and known as the Church of Westleigh, dates back to the 13th century.
St Mary's functioned as the central church for several townships including Westleigh, Pennington, Bedford, Astley, Atherton, and Tyldesley for important ceremonies.
The church holds Holy Communion services every Sunday at 9:30 AM and provides refreshments at The Stable Community Hub on Wednesday and Friday mornings.
The church houses eight bells, some dating from the 18th century, which underwent restoration in 2010 to maintain historical components while improving functionality.
Location: Wigan
Inception: 1873
Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: http://leighparishchurch.info
GPS coordinates: 53.49830,-2.51966
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:53
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