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St Leonard's Church, Old Langho

Lancashire

Overview

Address

Old Langho Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8AW
Where to find this church

Opening times

Currently closed to the public for conservation work.

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About this Church

A rare church built in the reign of Queen Mary I

The Old Church at Langho was completed in 1557. It is a rarity, for few churches were built in the reign of Mary I (1516-1558).

Much of the stonework, including carvings, windows, plinths, piscina and credence, is of high quality and almost certainly came from the recently dissolved Whalley Abbey nearby, as did the main roof timbers and fragmentary Medieval glass in the chancel.

The set of late seventeenth-century bench ends, with carved dates and initials is exceptional.

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

Text  LAO to 70970 to give £5

Text  LAO to 70191 to give £10

Your generous donation will help us to protect a beautiful part of local and national heritage. Thank you!

Our churches cost on average, £2500 per year to maintain

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Access information

Access to the church is via the made path across the churchyard.

Facilities & Hire

Due to its historic nature All Saints' Church Shirburn has no toilets, running water, lighting or heating. 

Disabled access information

Metalled path through church yard. Low step into church. Step up into boxed pews. Step up to altar.

  • Church Available for Hire

History & Further 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.

Church of St Leonard Old Langho Guide

Cheshire Lancashire Greater Manchester Merseyside Guide

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.

Directions

6 miles north east of Blackburn, north of A59, near junction with A666 (follow signs to Old Langho)

Transport

Nearest railway station: Langho (2 miles)

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