A limestone Anglican parish church in Lancashire, built in 1838 and expanded twice during the Victorian era, distinguished by its ornamental stained glass.
At a glance
This active parish church serves the diocese of Blackburn in the rural Lancashire village of Yealand Conyers. Constructed primarily of limestone, it exemplifies Victorian ecclesiastical architecture with its compact but well-proportioned design. The Grade II listed building remains in active use for worship.
History
St John the Evangelist’s was built in 1838 during a period of Anglican church expansion across rural England. The growing congregation prompted extensions in both 1861 and 1882, reflecting the village’s development throughout the nineteenth century. These additions shaped the church’s current spatial arrangement.
What you see
The church rises from a limestone foundation, characteristic of the local geology. Its plan comprises a nave, north aisle, chancel, and west tower—a modest but traditional arrangement. Inside, a west gallery overlooks the nave, while ornamental stained glass by the respected firm Shrigley and Hunt adds colour and narrative to the interior space.
Cultural significance
The church documents the spiritual and social life of a Lancashire village community. Its successive expansions record changing needs and resources. The Shrigley and Hunt glazing connects it to a significant Victorian maker of ecclesiastical stained glass, whose work appeared in numerous parish churches.
Key facts
- Built: 1838; extended 1861 and 1882
- Material: Limestone
- Stained glass by Shrigley and Hunt
- Grade II listed building
- Active Anglican parish church, diocese of Blackburn
- Coordinates: 54.1668, −2.7565
Practical information & getting there
The church stands in Church Lane, Yealand Conyers, a village in northwest Lancashire near Morecambe Bay. Yealand Conyers is served by local road networks; consult current transport guides for access and opening hours. You can contact the parish for visiting details or service times.
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