List entry Summary
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
Name: CHURCH OF ST ELPHIN
List entry Number: 1329734
Location
CHURCH OF ST ELPHIN, CHURCH STREET
The building may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
| County |
District |
District Type |
Parish |
| Warrington | Unitary Authority | |
National Park: Not applicable to this List entry.
Grade: II*
Date first listed: 06-Dec-1949
Date of most recent amendment: Not applicable to this List entry.
Legacy System Information
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Legacy System: LBS
UID: 58786
Asset Groupings
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List entry Description
Summary of Building
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Reasons for Designation
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History
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Details
In the entry for:
CHURCH STREET
SJ 6188
(south side)
1/59 Church of St Elphin
6.12.49
GV B
Shall be amended to read:
SJ 6188 WARRINGTON CHURCH STREET
(south side)
704-/1/59 Church of St Elphin
6.12.49
GV II*
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CHURCH STREET
5150
(South Side) )
Church of St Elphin
SJ 6188 1/59 6.12.49
B GV
2.
Medieval fragments, including chancel, mostly of C14. Present church now mainly
1859-67 by Frederick and Horace Francis, probably their best work (Pevsner).
Wide nave, wide aisles, crossing tower and tall spire. Very elaborate organ
screen 1908 by Wm and Segar Owen, some glass by Pugin; some medieval monuments,
others of C18 and early C19.
Ring o' Bells Public House, Nos l31 to 137 (odd). Church of St Elphin cobbled
approach and Gateway form a group with Nos 142 to 160 (even).
Listing NGR: SJ6153288397
Selected Sources
- Article Reference - Author: Nikolaus Pevsner and Edward Hubbard - Title: Cheshire - Date: 1971 - Journal Title: The Buildings of England
National Grid Reference: SJ 61532 88397
Map
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