Christ Church, Crowton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church, Crowton |
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Christ Church, Crowton, from the southwest
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| OS grid reference | SJ 580 746 |
| Location | Station Road, Crowton, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Christ Church, Crowton |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 17 April 1986 |
| Architect(s) | J. L. Pearson |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1871 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone, tiled roof |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Christ Church, Crowton |
| Deanery | Frodsham |
| Archdeaconry | Chester |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
Christ Church, Crowton, is a beautiful old church located on Station Road in the village of Crowton, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican church, meaning it's part of the Church of England. This church serves as a parish church for the local community.
It belongs to the Frodsham deanery and the Chester archdeaconry, which are parts of the larger diocese of Chester. Christ Church also shares its clergy and resources with two other nearby churches: St John the Evangelist in Kingsley and St John the Evangelist in Norley. The church is officially recognized as a Grade II listed building on the National Heritage List for England. This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
History of the Church
Christ Church was built in 1871. The famous architect who designed it was J. L. Pearson. He was known for designing many churches in the Gothic Revival style.
Understanding the Architecture
The church is built using red sandstone, which gives it a warm, natural look. It has a red tiled roof. The style of the church is based on the architecture from the 13th century, which is a type of Gothic Revival.
The church's layout includes a long main hall called a nave, which has four sections or "bays." Beyond the nave is the chancel, where the altar is located, and it has two bays. Both the nave and chancel are part of one continuous structure.
On the north side of the church, there's a transept (a part that sticks out like the arms of a cross) and a vestry (a room where clergy prepare). There's also a porch on the south side, which is the main entrance. At the west end of the church, you'll see a double bellcote, which is a small tower with two levels for bells.
The church has strong supports called buttresses. One very large, stepped buttress is on the south side, marking where the nave and chancel meet. The windows in the nave have two sections of glass, while the windows in the chancel have three sections.
Inside, a low wall and a special double arch separate the nave from the chancel. The organ inside the church was built in the same year the church was completed, 1871, by a company called Gray and Davidson.
More to Explore
- Listed buildings in Crowton
- List of new ecclesiastical buildings by J. L. Pearson
