An active Anglican parish church in Cheshire, Christ Church exemplifies the Commissioners’ church programme of 19th-century England, built with public funding to serve growing communities.
At a glance
Christ Church stands in Lady Lane as a Grade II listed building within the Diocese of Liverpool. The church remains an active parish, its benefice united with that of Newchurch, and serves the deanery of Winwick under the archdeaconry of Warrington.
History
The church was constructed as a Commissioners’ church, receiving a grant from the Church Building Commission. This funding scheme reflected 19th-century efforts to expand Anglican provision across England’s expanding parishes and growing urban centres.
What you see
The structure is recognized by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building, indicating architectural or historical importance at a secondary level within England’s heritage designation system.
Cultural significance
Christ Church represents an important chapter in Anglican church provision. As a Commissioners’ church, it demonstrates how public funding shaped religious infrastructure during a period of rapid social change, making it a tangible record of 19th-century ecclesiastical planning.
Key facts
- Location: Lady Lane, Croft, Cheshire
- Country: United Kingdom
- Designation: Grade II listed building
- Coordinates: 53.4374, -2.5433
- Diocese: Liverpool
- Deanery: Winwick
- Status: Active Anglican parish church
Practical information & getting there
Christ Church is located in Croft, a village in Cheshire. As an active parish church, visiting hours and services vary; contact the church directly or the Diocese of Liverpool for current information.
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