St Matthew's Church, Saltney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Matthew's Church, Saltney |
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St Matthew's Church, Saltney, in 2006, following closure
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| 53°10′51.63″N 2°56′44.81″W / 53.1810083°N 2.9457806°W | |
| Location | Flint Road, Saltney, Flintshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Matthew |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | John Douglas |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 1910 |
| Completed | 1911 |
| Closed | 4 June 2000 |
| Demolished | December 2008 (destroyed by fire) |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Lache cum Saltney |
| Deanery | Chester |
| Archdeaconry | Chester |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
St Matthew's Church, Saltney, was a church building in Saltney, Flintshire, Wales. It was located on Flint Road. The church opened in 1911 and served the local community for many years.
About St Matthew's Church
St Matthew's Church started as a "mission church." This means it was a smaller church. It helped the main church, St Mark's Church, Saltney, serve the people in the area. St Mark's is an Anglican church. It belongs to the Church in Wales.
Building Design and Features
The church was designed by a famous architect named John Douglas. He was from Chester. The building was made of brick. It had tall, narrow windows called lancet windows.
The original plan for the church was bigger. It was meant to have a longer main hall (called a nave) and a tall tower. However, these parts were never built. The church had a wide nave and a special area for the altar (called a chancel). It also had a side section on the south side.
Some people thought the outside of the church was not very special. But they often found the inside more interesting and rewarding to see.
Closure and Fire
St Matthew's Church closed on 4 June 2000. It was no longer needed for regular church services. Sadly, the building was completely destroyed by a fire in December 2008.
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