Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Union Street
Chorley, PR7 1EB
Lancashire - Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1072631, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7593926, OpenStreetMap, historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1072631
Before visiting Saint Laurence's
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.
Check the church’s website →About Saint Laurence's
Saint Laurence's stands on Union Street in Chorley, Lancashire. It remains in use as a Church of England parish church within the Diocese of Blackburn. Recognised for its special architectural and historic importance, it has Grade II* protection.
Christian worship probably began on the site during the Anglo-Saxon period, when it was associated with Croston, while the earliest known written evidence dates to 1362. The surviving west tower was built in the 15th century, and the church gained independent parish status in 1793. Extensive reconstruction between 1859 and 1861 added aisles and removed the galleries, followed by further work in 1913–14 and internal reordering late in the 20th century. Built of stone beneath slate roofing, the church is chiefly Perpendicular in character. Notable details include gargoyles, battlemented parapets, historic family pews, stained glass from the 1860s and 1960s, memorials spanning several centuries, an organ dating from 1860, and eight bells cast in 1996.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Saint Laurence's?⌄
Saint Laurence's is at Union Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1EB.
What denomination is Saint Laurence's?⌄
Saint Laurence's in Chorley belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Saint Laurence's building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
How do I contact Saint Laurence's?⌄
You can reach Saint Laurence's through its website at historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1072631.
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