Church of St John the Evangelist, Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth, Rawtenstall - Rossendale

Former church, built in 1890-92 by important regional architect HJ Austin of Austin and Paley. Large sandstone building, a significant feature of the local area. Interior includes fine original fittings. The building has suffered from water ingress, dry rot and pigeon infestation. Closed for worship in 2012 and deteriorating since. An updated condition survey, grant-aided by Historic England, was prepared in 2020. An adjacent culvert has been repaired by the Diocese to protect the church's foundations. Plans for repair and reuse are being prepared.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade II*

List Entry Number:

1163934

Local Planning Authority:

Rossendale

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St John the Evangelist

Street Name:

Burnley Road

Locality:

Crawshawbooth, Rawtenstall

County:

Lancashire

District / Borough:

Rossendale

Parliamentary Constituency:

Rossendale and Darwen

Region:

North West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Very bad

Occupancy / Use:

Vacant/not in use

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Religious organisation