An active Anglican parish church in Cheshire, designated Grade II listed and built with support from the Church Building Commission.
At a glance
St John the Evangelist’s Church stands on Hollow Lane in Kingsley, serving as a working parish church within the diocese of Chester. Its benefice is united with Christ Church, Crowton, and St John the Evangelist, Norley, reflecting a shared pastoral arrangement across the region.
History
The church was a Commissioners’ church, meaning it received a grant towards its construction from the Church Building Commission, an institution that funded numerous parish churches across England during the nineteenth century to serve expanding communities.
What you see
The building is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed structure, reflecting its architectural or historical importance within the local landscape.
Cultural significance
As a designated heritage church, St John the Evangelist’s represents an important example of nineteenth-century Anglican provision in rural Cheshire and continues to serve its community as an active place of worship.
Key facts
- Location: Hollow Lane, Kingsley, Cheshire
- Country: United Kingdom
- Coordinates: 53.2701, -2.6799
- Grade II listed building
- Diocese: Chester
- Benefice shared with Christ Church, Crowton, and St John the Evangelist, Norley
Practical information & getting there
The church is located in the village of Kingsley in Cheshire. As an active parish church, visiting hours and services vary; contact the diocese of Chester for current information and opening times.
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