A Grade II listed Anglican parish church in Lancashire, built with support from the Church Building Commission.
At a glance
St Mary’s is an active parish church serving the village of Mellor in Lancashire. Located on Church Lane, it forms part of the diocese of Blackburn and is recognized as a building of special architectural or historical interest.
History
The church was constructed as a Commissioners’ church, a designation given to buildings that received financial grants from the Church Building Commission. This programme, established in the early nineteenth century, funded the construction of numerous parish churches across England to serve growing populations.
What you see
The church’s Grade II listing indicates it possesses sufficient architectural merit and character to warrant protection. Its design reflects the practical ecclesiastical building traditions of its period.
Cultural significance
St Mary’s represents an important chapter in English religious architecture and community development. As a commissioned church, it exemplifies the state’s nineteenth-century investment in Anglican parish infrastructure during a period of rapid social change.
Key facts
- Location: Church Lane, Mellor, Lancashire, United Kingdom
- Coordinates: 53.7729, −2.5308
- Status: Grade II listed building; active Anglican parish church
- Administrative: Diocese of Blackburn; Deanery of Whalley; Archdeaconry of Blackburn
- Funding: Church Building Commission grant recipient
Practical information & getting there
St Mary’s is located in the village of Mellor in Lancashire. As an active parish church, it remains open for worship and may be visited during service times. Contact details and visiting hours are available through the Diocese of Blackburn website.
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