Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- 92 Church Lane
Wigan, WN6 9SP
Lancashire - Built
- 1857
- Listed status
- Grade II listed
- Architect
- Edward Graham Paley
Sources: Historic England list entry 1073009, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7593455, OpenStreetMap, www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11498
Before visiting St James The Great
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 St James The Great
St James the Great is an active Church of England parish church at 92 Church Lane, Wigan, near Wrightington in Lancashire. It belongs to the Diocese of Blackburn and is protected as a Grade II listed building. The church community also supports the St James Players, an all-age theatre group that stages a play or pantomime each year in the building opposite.
Edward Graham Paley designed the church, which was constructed in 1854 and consecrated three years later. It originally seated 400 people. Rubble sandstone forms the walls, while slate covers the roof. The layout includes a four-bay nave, south aisle and porch, and a chancel. A rose window and gabled bellcote mark the west end, with lancet windows around the building. Inside are alternating circular and eight-sided piers, an exposed timber roof, and a two-manual Jardine organ dating from 1916. The churchyard contains Second World War graves belonging to a soldier and an airman.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St James The Great?⌄
St James The Great is at 92 Church Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9SP.
What denomination is St James The Great?⌄
St James The Great in Wigan belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St James The Great building?⌄
The building dates from 1857. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building. The architect was Edward Graham Paley.
How do I contact St James The Great?⌄
You can reach St James The Great by phone on +44 1257 451332 and through its website at www.achurchnearyou.com/church/11498.
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