An active Anglican parish church in rural Lancashire, St Nicholas serves the village of Wrea Green as part of a combined benefice within the Diocese of Blackburn.
At a glance
St Nicholas Church stands in Wrea Green, a village in Lancashire. It functions as an active Anglican parish church, administratively part of the deanery of Kirkham and the archdeaconry of Lancaster within the Diocese of Blackburn. The church’s benefice is shared with St Matthew in Ballam and St Michael in Weeton. It holds Grade II listed status in the National Heritage List for England.
History
Limited historical detail is available in standard sources regarding St Nicholas Church’s founding or major architectural phases.
What you see
As a Grade II listed building, St Nicholas retains architectural features of historical and local importance, though specific details of its design and construction materials require further documentation.
Cultural significance
St Nicholas Church remains a working parish church central to Wrea Green’s religious and community life. Its Grade II listing reflects its architectural or historical interest within the English ecclesiastical landscape.
Key facts
- Location: Wrea Green, Lancashire, England
- Coordinates: 53.7773, -2.9155
- Denomination: Anglican
- Listed status: Grade II, National Heritage List for England
- Benefice: Combined with St Matthew, Ballam and St Michael, Weeton
- Deanery: Kirkham
- Archdeaconry: Lancaster
- Diocese: Blackburn
Practical information & getting there
St Nicholas Church is located in Wrea Green village. Contact the Diocese of Blackburn or the deanery of Kirkham for current service times and visiting information.
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