St Matthew's Church, Wigan, Gothic Revival church in Pemberton, Wigan, England.
St Matthew's Church features a five-bay nave, transepts, and a crossing tower topped with a spire built with pink sandstone and red tiles.
The church construction started in 1892 by architects Sharpe, Paley and Austin, funded by Colonel Henry Blundell in memory of his wife Beatrice.
The interior presents three windows designed by Harold Harvey between 1976 and 1992, along with stained glass works from Hardmans dating back to 1917.
Located at coordinates 53.5292, -2.6725, the church belongs to the Church of England and operates under the Diocese of Liverpool for regular services.
The construction exceeded £10,000, equivalent to £1,440,000 in 2023, featuring decorative elements like richly-shafted windows and cylindrical column arcades.
Location: Wigan
Inception: 1910
Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Website: http://stmatthewhighfield.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.52920,-2.67250
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:54
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