A Grade II listed Anglican parish church serving the village of Leck in the Lonsdale deanery, part of a benefice linking five churches across rural Lancashire.
At a glance
St Peter’s is an active Anglican parish church in the village of Leck, Lancashire. It belongs to the deanery of Tunstall and falls within the archdeaconry of Lancaster and the diocese of Blackburn. Its benefice is united with four neighbouring churches—St Wilfrid (Melling), St John the Baptist (Tunstall), St James the Less (Tatham), the Good Shepherd (Lowgill), and Holy Trinity (Wray)—to form the benefice of East Lonsdale, serving a dispersed rural community.
History
The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building, indicating its architectural and historical value to the parish.
What you see
As a Grade II listed structure, St Peter’s retains elements of architectural significance. Detailed information about the church’s specific architectural features and construction periods is not available from current sources.
Cultural significance
St Peter’s is part of a pastoral network that reflects the historical organisation of the Church of England in the Lake District foothills. Its unified benefice with five other churches demonstrates how rural Anglican communities have consolidated to sustain active worship across dispersed settlements.
Key facts
- Country: United Kingdom
- County: Lancashire
- Village: Leck
- Coordinates: 54.1838°N, 2.5484°W
- Diocese: Blackburn
- Listed status: Grade II
- Benefice: East Lonsdale (five-church union)
Practical information & getting there
St Peter’s Church is located in the village of Leck in the Lune Valley of Lancashire. As an active parish church, it welcomes visitors; contact the benefice of East Lonsdale or the Diocese of Blackburn for service times and access arrangements.
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