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
Contact Details
Philippa Prior 0161 242 1446
