Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Leigh
Greater Manchester - Built
- 1881
- Listed status
- Grade II* listed
- Architect
- Sharpe, Paley and Austin
Sources: Historic England list entry 1068481, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7595302
Before visiting St Peter's Church, Westleigh
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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.
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About St Peter's Church, Westleigh
St Peter’s Church, Westleigh stands on Firs Lane in the Westleigh district of Leigh, Greater Manchester. It remains a functioning Church of England parish church within the Diocese of Manchester. Recognised for its architectural importance, the church has Grade II* listed status.
Construction began in 1879, with completion and consecration following in 1881. Designed by the Lancaster architectural practice Sharpe, Paley and Austin, the building is formed from red brick, detailed with Runcorn sandstone and covered by slate roofing. Its arrangement includes a nave of three bays, a northern aisle, chancel, vestry, porch and central tower. The tower is topped by a pyramid-shaped roof and features buttresses and bell openings. Inside, round sandstone columns support the nave arcade. Notable furnishings include a carved stone reredos, an ornate alabaster pulpit formerly housed at Manchester Cathedral, and a font with green marble shafts. Abbott and Company of Lancaster created the east window’s stained glass in 1949.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Peter's Church, Westleigh?⌄
St Peter's Church, Westleigh in Leigh belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Peter's Church, Westleigh building?⌄
The building dates from 1881. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building. The architect was Sharpe, Paley and Austin.
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