Christ Church, Glasson facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SD 448,559 |
| Location | Glasson, Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Christ Church, Glasson |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Consecrated | 29 June 1840 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 2 May 1968 |
| Architect(s) | Edmund Sharpe Henry Paley |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1839 |
| Completed | 1932 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Christ Church, Glasson |
| Deanery | Lancaster |
| Archdeaconry | Lancaster |
| Diocese | Blackburn |
| Province | York |
Christ Church is a beautiful old church located in the village of Glasson, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church, which means it serves the local community. The church is part of the diocese of Blackburn. It is also a special Grade II listed building, meaning it's protected because of its important history and design.
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The Church's Story
Christ Church was built a long time ago, between 1839 and 1840. The first part of the church was designed by a famous architect from Lancaster named Edmund Sharpe. It was officially opened and blessed on June 29, 1840, by the Bishop of Chester.
Originally, the church had a shorter chancel (the area around the altar). It also had a special east window with three tall, narrow parts called lancets. Later, in 1931–32, the current chancel and the vestry (a room for clergy robes) were added. These new parts were designed by Henry Paley, who continued Sharpe's architectural work. In 1988, the space under the west gallery was made into a separate room.
What the Church Looks Like
The church is built from sandstone rubble (rough stones) and has a slate roof. It has a main area called the nave and a slightly lower chancel.
Outside the Church
The walls of the nave are divided into four sections, called bays, by strong supports called buttresses. The sections at the very west end have a single lancet window. The other three sections have three lancet windows grouped together. The chancel has two sections, each with two-light windows. The main east window is a triple lancet window.
At the west end of the church, there is an arched doorway. On either side of the doorway are lancet windows, with another lancet window above. The roof at the west end has a pointed part called a gable, and on top of it is a small tower holding the bell, called a bellcote.
Inside the Church
Inside Christ Church, there is a gallery at the west end. The east window features beautiful stained glass from 1979, created by Joseph Fisher. Other stained glass windows in the church are from the 19th century. Some of these older windows were designed by artists like Carl Almquist and E. H. Jewitt.
Outside the Church Grounds
The churchyard is the area around the church. It contains the war graves of two soldiers who died in World War I and one soldier from World War II. These graves are a way to remember those who served and gave their lives.
See also
- Listed buildings in Thurnham, Lancashire
- List of architectural works by Edmund Sharpe
- List of ecclesiastical works by Austin and Paley (1916–44)
