Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Preston, PR3 5AG
Lancashire - Built
- 1906
- Listed status
- Grade II* listed
- Architect
- Robert Roper
Sources: Historic England list entry 1164208, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7593713, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St John Baptist, Broughton
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 John Baptist, Broughton
St John Baptist, Broughton is a Church of England parish church in Broughton, Preston, Lancashire. It remains in active use and belongs to the Diocese of Blackburn. Recognised for its particular historic and architectural importance, the church is protected as a Grade II* listed building.
Its west tower bears the date 1533, while Robert Roper designed the replacement nave, built from 1823 to 1826. In 1905 and 1906, Austin and Paley added the chancel, vestries and organ chamber, restored the building and replaced the enclosed pews with benches. Built of sandstone beneath slate roofing, the church combines an Early English nave with later Perpendicular-style work. Notable features include six bells cast in 1884, a brass chandelier from 1817, twentieth-century stained glass and a pipe organ made by Preston organ builder Henry Ainscough in 1906.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St John Baptist, Broughton?⌄
St John Baptist, Broughton in Preston belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St John Baptist, Broughton building?⌄
The building dates from 1906. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building. The architect was Robert Roper.
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