Christ Church, Barnston facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SJ 281 832 |
| Location | Barnston, Wirral, Merseyside |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Churchmanship | Conservative Evangelical |
| Website | Christ Church, Barnston |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 2 December 1986 |
| Architect(s) | G. E. Street |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1870 |
| Completed | 1871 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Stone, tiled roof |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Barnston |
| Deanery | Wirral, North |
| Archdeaconry | Chester |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
Christ Church is a beautiful church located in the village of Barnston. This village is close to Heswall in the Wirral, Merseyside, England. The church was built a long time ago, between 1870 and 1871. It was designed by a famous architect named G. E. Street. Today, Christ Church is still an active Anglican parish church. It belongs to the diocese of Chester. This church is also very special because it's listed as a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical building.
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History of Christ Church
This church was built over 150 years ago, from 1870 to 1871. The person who designed it was G. E. Street. Later on, a small room called a vestry was added to the west side of the church.
What Does Christ Church Look Like?
Christ Church is made from strong, rough stone. It has smooth stone details and a roof covered with tiles. The church's layout includes a main hall called the nave and a special area near the altar called the chancel. There's also a porch on the northwest side and two small rooms (vestries) on the north and west sides.
At the west end of the church, there are strong supports called buttresses. These supports go up to a tall, eight-sided tower where the bell is kept. The windows are narrow and pointed, known as lancet windows. They have special shapes at the top. The windows in the nave have different designs. The large window at the east end has three sections and features detailed stone patterns called Geometrical tracery.
Inside the church, you'll find a few interesting things:
- A large, eight-sided font from the 1900s. This is where baptisms take place.
- A pulpit (a raised stand for speaking) with carved panels.
- A wooden screen that stands on a stone base. It has a pattern of three-leaf shapes and Tudor roses.
- The choir stalls (seats for the choir) have large, carved decorations called fleur-de-lys poppyheads.
- The church also has beautiful stained glass windows. Some were made by a company called Powells, and others by Clayton and Bell.
Why is Christ Church a Listed Building?
Christ Church was officially named a Grade II listed building on December 2, 1986. This is a special recognition. Grade II is the most common type of listing. It means the building is "nationally important and of special interest." It's a way to protect old and important buildings.
Christ Church Today
Today, Christ Church is still a busy Anglican parish church. It is part of the Wirral, North deanery, and the Chester archdeaconry. It also belongs to the diocese of Chester. The church shares its work with St Michael and All Angels in Pensby. The way they worship is called Conservative Evangelical. The Bishop of Chester helps guide the church.
See also
- Listed buildings in Heswall
