Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Bolton Road
Bolton, BL2 3EU
Greater Manchester - Built
- 1872
- Architect
- Edward Graham Paley
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594718, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St. Maxentius
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. Maxentius
St. Maxentius is an active Church of England parish church on Bolton Road in Bradshaw, Bolton, within the Diocese of Manchester. Its parish is joined in a single benefice with five nearby churches. Dedicated to a little-known French saint associated with Poitou, it is England’s only church bearing this dedication. The detached tower from an earlier building is Grade II listed.
A chapel stood here by the early 17th century, with documentary records dating from 1641–42. A replacement of brick and stone followed in 1770, but later became both inadequate in size and poorly maintained. Edward Graham Paley designed the present Decorated Gothic building, constructed between 1863 and 1872. Its cross-shaped plan includes a long nave, transepts and chancel, while geometric tracery, a hammerbeam roof and an octagonal font dated 1550 are notable features. Stained glass includes work by Shrigley and Hunt, and the surviving rubble-built tower dates from 1640.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St. Maxentius?⌄
St. Maxentius is at Bolton Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL2 3EU.
What denomination is St. Maxentius?⌄
St. Maxentius in Bolton belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St. Maxentius building?⌄
The building dates from 1872. The architect was Edward Graham Paley.
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