Church of St Matthew, Church Street, Little Lever - Bolton

Victorian church by Paley, dated 1865 in an Early Decorated Gothic style. Comprises chancel, north vestry, south east tower, nave, transepts and west porch. There have been substantial grant assisted works to eradicate extensive dry rot outbreaks and most recently a tower phase of work has been completed in 2019. The ceilings are still at a considerable risk of detachment and have temporary netting installed to protect visitors.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST MATTHEW

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II

List Entry Number:

1391096

Local Planning Authority:

Bolton

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Matthew

Street Name:

Church Street

Locality:

Little Lever

County:

Greater Manchester

District / Borough:

Bolton

Parliamentary Constituency:

Bolton North East

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 II