St Leonard's Church, Downham
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St Leonard's Church is in the village of Downham, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Blackburn. The tower dates from the 15th century, and the rest of the church was rebuilt in 1909–10. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
Quick Facts OS grid reference, Location ...
St Leonard's Church, Downham | |
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53.8945°N 2.3297°W / 53.8945; -2.3297 | |
OS grid reference | SD 784 443 |
Location | Downham, Lancashire |
Country | England |
Denomination | Anglican |
Website | St Leonard, Downham |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Dedication | Saint Leonard |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | Grade II* |
Designated | 13 February 1967 |
Architect(s) | Mervyn Macartney (rebuilding) |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Gothic, Gothic Revival |
Groundbreaking | 15th century |
Completed | 1910 |
Specifications | |
Materials | Sandstone, slate roof |
Administration | |
Province | York |
Diocese | Blackburn |
Archdeaconry | Blackburn |
Deanery | Whalley |
Parish | St Leonard, Downham |
Clergy | |
Vicar(s) | Revd Andy Froud |
Laity | |
Director of music | Mrs Kirsteen Walmsley |
Churchwarden(s) | The Hon Ralph Assheton, Mrs Philippa McFall |
Parish administrator | Mr Tom McLean |
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