Tower of Roman Catholic Church of St Mary
TOWER OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST MARY, BROADFIELD DRIVE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1376617
- Date first listed:
- 25-Sept-1998
- List Entry Name:
- Tower of Roman Catholic Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address:
- TOWER OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST MARY, BROADFIELD DRIVE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1376617
- Date first listed:
- 25-Sept-1998
- List Entry Name:
- Tower of Roman Catholic Church of St Mary
- Statutory Address 1:
- TOWER OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST MARY, BROADFIELD DRIVE
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- TOWER OF ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST MARY, BROADFIELD DRIVE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Lancashire
- District:
- South Ribble (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SD5353621992
Details
SD 52 SW LEYLAND BROADFIELD DRIVE
119/8/10006 Tower of R C Church
of St Mary
GV II
Church tower. 1962-64. Weightman and Bullen (partner in charge J. Faczynski). Reinforced concrete. Four piers, tapering towards the top, where they join horizontal members to culminate in a cross. Five stages of different heights, the fourth from the ground solid sided with tiny irregular windows and a bell above. An integral part of the design of the R.C. Church of St Mary (qv), which is uncommon as an example of a circular church with a central altar and contains some fine works of art. (Church Building: October 1964: 3-9; The Builder: May 22nd 1964: 1061-3).
Listing NGR: SD5353621992
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 470623
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
The Builder in 22 May, (1964), 1061-3
Church Building in October, (1964), 3-9
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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