Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Leigh
Greater Manchester - Listed status
- Grade II listed
- Architect
- Edwin Hugh Shellard
Sources: Historic England list entry 1068484, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q5108708
Before visiting Christ Church, Pennington
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 Christ Church, Pennington
Christ Church, Pennington is an active Church of England parish church in Leigh, Greater Manchester. It serves Pennington and belongs to the Leigh Deanery, within the Salford Archdeaconry and Diocese of Manchester. The church is protected as a Grade II listed building.
The parish was formed from the historic parish of Leigh despite opposition from its vicar, James Irvine. Supporters included Lord Lilford, silk manufacturer James Pownall and the Revd James Hewlett of Astley, who assisted with fundraising. Completed in 1854 to a Gothic Revival design by Edwin Hugh Shellard, the building is constructed from dressed sandstone, with finer ashlar details and slate roofing. It has a nave of six bays, a two-bay chancel, south porch and a three-level castellated western tower with diagonal supports and pinnacles. Inside, octagonal columns carry the nave arcades, while an arcaded gallery occupies the west end.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Christ Church, Pennington?⌄
Christ Church, Pennington in Leigh belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Christ Church, Pennington building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building. The architect was Edwin Hugh Shellard.
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