Euxton Parish Church facts for kids
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| Location | Euxton, Chorley, Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Euxton C of E Church, Euxton |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 191 |
| Materials | Stone, slate roofs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Euxton |
| Deanery | Chorley |
| Archdeaconry | Blackburn |
| Diocese | Blackburn |
| Province | York |
Euxton Parish Church is a historic church located in the village of Euxton, which is in Chorley, Lancashire, England. It is an active parish church, meaning it is a local church for the community. The church is part of the Diocese of Blackburn. It is also recognized as a Grade II* listed building, which means it is a very important historical building. The church can seat up to 191 people.
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History of Euxton Parish Church
This church likely started in the 1300s. It was rebuilt around 1513 by the Molyneux family. At first, it was called Burgh Chapel. It served as a small chapel for the nearby Euxton Hall. The Molyneux family owned both the chapel and Euxton Hall from the 1300s.
Originally, it was a Roman Catholic chapel. However, in the late 1600s or early 1700s, it became a Church of England church.
Architecture and Design
Outside the Church
Euxton Parish Church looks similar to the older parts of a 14th-century church in Eccleston. Over time, the church has been changed and added to. The most recent addition was a porch built in 1998. This porch was made from red sandstone, similar to the stone used in the church itself.
Inside the Church
Inside the main part of the church, called the nave, you can see some special features. There is a double piscina and sedilia. These are old stone structures used during church services. Experts believe they were built around the early 1300s.
Churchyard Features
The churchyard is the area around the church. It contains the grave of an airman who served in World War II. This grave is cared for by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Lancashire
- Listed buildings in Euxton
