St Mary's Church, Penwortham

St Mary's Church is a Gothic Revival church building in Penwortham constructed from stone with distinctive pointed arch windows. The interior features a four-bay nave with side aisles, a chancel, and a west tower topped with diagonal buttresses that support the upper structure.

The building's chancel originates from the 14th century, representing the church's medieval roots. The tower was added during the 15th century and has become a defining architectural feature of the structure.

The church serves as a gathering place for Penwortham's community, hosting regular worship services and educational programs for local families. Visitors experience an active parish where people come together for spiritual life and social connection.

The church is located on Church Avenue in Penwortham and is surrounded by its churchyard, providing a quiet approach to the entrance. Recent renovations completed between 2009 and 2011 added modern comfort features including underfloor heating and updated seating throughout the interior.

The churchyard contains four Grade II listed structures beyond the main building, including gravestones from the 1680s that survive from earlier periods. A notable feature is an 1815 sundial that still stands among the graves, providing a window into the site's layered history.

Location: Penwortham

Inception: 1855

Architects: Edward Graham Paley

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival

Website: http://penwortham-stmary.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.75520,-2.72340

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44