Church of St Thomas the Martyr, Church Street, Up Holland, Up Holland - West Lancashire
With the nave dating from the 14th century and formerly the chancel of the Benedictine priory, this parish church of coursed rubble with slate roof is of exceptional significance. Suffering from numerous problems, the external masonry is in a poor condition with loss of pointing and drip details to openings, and inappropriate repairs allowing vegetation to take root and moisture to penetrate. A large-scale outbreak of dry rot is currently being treated. However, the issues causing water ingress to the interior, including poor drainage around the building, remain.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- CHURCH OF ST THOMAS THE MARTYR
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1201666
- Local Planning Authority:
- West Lancashire
- Site Type:
- Religious ritual and funerary > Church
Location
- Building Name:
- Church of St Thomas the Martyr
- Street Name:
- Church Street
- Locality:
- Up Holland
- County:
- Lancashire
- District / Borough:
- West Lancashire
- Parish:
- Up Holland
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- West Lancashire
- Region:
- North West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Place of worship
- Condition:
- Poor
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Religious organisation
- Designation:
- Listed Place of Worship grade I, SM, CA
Contact Details
Karen Heverin 0161 242 1416
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England