An active Anglican parish church in Merseyside, serving the Kirkby community as part of a united benefice of four churches across the area.
At a glance
St Chad’s Church stands on Old Hall Lane in Kirkby, within the London Borough of Knowsley. The church functions as an active Anglican parish and forms part of a united benefice encompassing three other local churches: St Mark in Kirkby, St Martin in Southdene, and St Andrew at Tower Hill. It operates under the Diocese of Liverpool.
History
The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England, reflecting its significance to the local area. Its precise architectural and historical origins are not documented in available sources.
What you see
St Chad’s holds Grade II* listed status, indicating it is a building of particular importance. Further architectural details are not available from current sources.
Cultural significance
As a Grade II* listed church, St Chad’s represents an important element of Kirkby’s architectural and religious heritage. The united benefice structure demonstrates the evolving needs of modern parish management across the broader Knowsley area.
Key facts
- Location: Old Hall Lane, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside, England
- Coordinates: 53.4843, −2.8931
- Listed status: Grade II* (National Heritage List for England)
- Denomination: Anglican
- Diocese: Liverpool
- Archdeaconry: Liverpool
- Deanery: Huyton
Practical information & getting there
St Chad’s Church is located in Kirkby, easily accessible from central Knowsley. As an active parish church, it welcomes visitors for worship and services. Contact details and visiting hours are best confirmed through the Diocese of Liverpool or the church’s local parish office.
Sources & resources
Find it on the map
See this place and what’s around it →📷 Become a Cultural Heritage Online photographer
Share your photos of places: they stay published under your name as the author. The more they're seen, the more you get noticed — and soon a contest will reward the most appreciated photos.
Log in or sign up free to add a photoIs this page about you?
This page is read by travellers and heritage enthusiasts who find it on Google. Tell us how you are connected to this place and we will take it from there.