Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Melling
Lancashire - Built
- 1300
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1165114, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7595650, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Wilfrids
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 Wilfrids
St Wilfrids stands on Main Street in Melling, Lancashire, and remains an active Church of England parish church. It is Grade I listed and forms part of the united benefice of East Lonsdale in the Diocese of Blackburn. A planned closure in 2026 was avoided after valuable gold coins were discovered beneath the altar.
The oldest surviving parts date from about 1300, although worship may have taken place on the site from the 10th century. Much of the present sandstone building was completed late in the 15th century, with a clerestory added during work in 1763. Paley, Austin and Paley oversaw another restoration in 1891. The church has a battlemented west tower, aisles, a porch and a southern chapel. Notable details include medieval glass, an east window by Henry Holiday, memorial tablets, a Walker organ installed in 1891 and six bells recast in 1754.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Wilfrids?⌄
St Wilfrids in Melling belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Wilfrids building?⌄
The building dates from 1300. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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