Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Chester
Cheshire - Built
- 1879
- Listed status
- Grade II* listed
- Architect
- Ewan Christian
Sources: Historic England list entry 1115612, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7595006
Before visiting St Oswald's Church, Backford
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Oswald's Church, Backford
St Oswald’s Church, Backford stands in the village of Backford, north-west of Chester, beside Backford Hall and near the A41. It remains an active Church of England parish church within the Diocese of Chester. The church is protected at Grade II* and shares its benefice with Holy Trinity, Capenhurst.
A church occupied the site by the 13th century. The present sandstone building, roofed in slate, retains a 14th-century chancel and a 15th-century Perpendicular tower with battlements, finials and gargoyles. After the nave was reconstructed in 1728–31, Ewan Christian remodelled it in Gothic Revival style between 1877 and 1879. Notable fittings include a rare Cheshire aumbry, a chained Bible dated 1617, an early 17th-century oak chest made from Chester Cathedral timber, and six painted wooden memorial boards by the Randle Holme family. The church also has a two-manual Franklin Lloyd organ and six bells, the earliest three cast in 1714.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Oswald's Church, Backford?⌄
St Oswald's Church, Backford in Chester belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Oswald's Church, Backford building?⌄
The building dates from 1879. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building. The architect was Ewan Christian.
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