Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Fernyhalgh Lane
Preston, PR2 5RR
Lancashire - Built
- 1794
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1073565, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q20709434, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Mary at Fernyhalgh and Ladyewell
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 Mary at Fernyhalgh and Ladyewell
St Mary at Fernyhalgh and Ladyewell is an active Roman Catholic church on Fernyhalgh Lane, Preston, close to the shrine at Ladyewell House. It remains a place for Mass and pilgrimage, while the house also welcomes visitors. The church is protected as a Grade II listed building.
Built between 1792 and 1794, the church provided more space for pilgrims after the chapel in Ladyewell House became inadequate. Its cruciform structure is mainly red brick, with sandstone details and a slate covering, and the adjoining presbytery stands at the eastern end. The west front features a Tuscan-style semicircular porch and a small bell opening above. Inside are a gallery supported by Doric columns, richly decorated nineteenth-century work, an alabaster communion rail and stained glass installed in 1854. The sanctuary includes a painted and gilded reredos, while a memorial commemorates Catharine Hesketh, a Benedictine nun and former abbess in Ghent.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Mary at Fernyhalgh and Ladyewell?⌄
St Mary at Fernyhalgh and Ladyewell is at Fernyhalgh Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5RR.
What denomination is St Mary at Fernyhalgh and Ladyewell?⌄
St Mary at Fernyhalgh and Ladyewell in Preston belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the St Mary at Fernyhalgh and Ladyewell building?⌄
The building dates from 1794. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
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