A Grade II listed former Anglican parish church on Beech Street, now repurposed as a digital innovation hub.
At a glance
Christ Church stands on Beech Street in Bacup, Lancashire, within the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the deanery of Rossendale, the archdeaconry of Bolton, and the diocese of Manchester. The building is now known as Rossendale Digital Bacup Campus following its conversion by a local business into the area’s first dedicated digital centre.
History
Originally constructed and consecrated as an Anglican parish church, Christ Church served the local community through its religious function for many decades. In recent years, the building was acquired and repurposed to meet contemporary needs—a transition from sacred worship space to a hub for digital enterprise and learning.
What you see
Christ Church is a Grade II listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical importance to the locality. The structure occupies a prominent position off Todmorden Road, on Beech Street, in the town of Bacup.
Cultural significance
The building’s designation as a Grade II listed structure acknowledges its place within England’s built heritage. Its adaptive reuse as a digital centre exemplifies the ongoing challenge of sustaining historic structures by aligning them with modern community needs.
Key facts
- Country: United Kingdom
- Location: Rossendale, Lancashire
- Address: Beech Street, off Todmorden Road, Bacup
- Status: Grade II listed building (National Heritage List for England)
- Coordinates: 53.7068, -2.1935
- Current use: Rossendale Digital Bacup Campus
Practical information & getting there
Christ Church is located in central Bacup, accessible via Beech Street off Todmorden Road. For visiting details, hours, and specific information about the Rossendale Digital Bacup Campus, contact the local business operating the facility or check with Rossendale Borough Council.
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