Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Wirral
Merseyside - Built
- 1200
- Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1217887, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q15224651
Before visiting Holy Cross Church, Woodchurch
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 Holy Cross Church, Woodchurch
Holy Cross Church, Woodchurch stands in the Woodchurch area of Birkenhead on the Wirral, Merseyside. It remains a functioning Church of England parish church within the Diocese of Chester and holds Grade II* listed status.
Parts of the nave date to the 12th century, while the rounded churchyard and a surviving Anglo-Saxon wheel-cross fragment point to possible earlier origins. The chancel, southern aisle and tower were introduced during the 14th century; the aisle was reconstructed and a porch added two centuries later. Built mainly of stone, the church has slate roofing and a tall, two-stage battlemented tower supported by substantial stepped buttresses. Notable features include medieval glass and tiles, a late 15th-century octagonal font carved with angels and Passion scenes, and 17th-century memorial panels. A Jesse window damaged by bombing in 1941 was repaired in 1945. The organ dates from 1938, with rebuilding undertaken in 1997, while eight Whitechapel bells were cast in 1971.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Holy Cross Church, Woodchurch?⌄
Holy Cross Church, Woodchurch in Wirral belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Holy Cross Church, Woodchurch building?⌄
The building dates from 1200. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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