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Old Church, Becconsall, Lancashire

Lancashire

Overview

Address

Old Church, Becconsall Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6RR
Where to find this church

Opening times

Limited opening hours. To discuss your visit please contact Mark Sproat via email or phone on 07392 087 023

Email address

msproat@thecct.org.uk

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About this church

A light-filled riverside church

Located down the lane to the large boatyard on the River Douglas, this lovely brick-built church was constructed in 1764 to replace an earlier building.

The simply furnished interior is flooded with light from its large Georgian windows, but is very plain with a small west gallery and tiny chancel. There is a vestry and a bellcote, containing a single bell brought back when the church was repaired after coming into our care.

The font, intricately if somewhat crudely carved, was also returned having been rescued during the time that the church lay derelict and forlorn.

Two pews, the pulpit, lectern, altar and panelling also survive.

Please help us to keep our churches open by donating a gift of £5 or £10 by texting the numbers below or visit our donation page here

Text BEC to 70970 to give £5. Text  BEC to 70191 to give £10. Your generous donation will help us to protect a beautiful part of local and national heritage. Thank you!

This is a Champing™ church.

This church costs on average, £2500 per year

Please make a contribution towards its upkeep at our donate page

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Access information

Access to the church is through the gateway and via the grass path to the church

Disabled access information

Access via gateway along sloping grass path to church. Raised platform of former boxed pews on north side. Inside the church there is a staircase to the gallery.

Facilities & hire

Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. 

  • Church available for hire
  • Church available for Champing

Directions

10 miles south of Preston, off the A59 at Tarleton; follow road to Hesketh Bank and turn right onto Becconsall Lane - church at the very end of the lane. 

Transport

Nearest railway station: Croston (3.3 miles). 

History & further information

Useful information Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.

Lancashire, Cheshire, Manchester, & Merseyside County Guide 2012

This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester & Merseyside. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

Community information

All our Lancashire churches are in our North region.

The Friends of Becconsall Church

The Friends assist The Churches Conservation Trust in caring for the church, organising events and raising funds for the building's upkeep.

  • Visit the Friends facebook page

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