Liverpool
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Liverpool from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Liverpool's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ
Liverpool
Anglican Cathedral, begun 1904 and completed 1978, by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, brick with red sandstone facings, copper and reinforced concrete roofs, free and eclectic Gothic style.
The Vines public house
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Public house, 1907, by Walter Thomas for Robert Cain & Sons. Neo-Baroque style.
St John's Beacon (Radio City Tower)
Liverpool
Observation tower, constructed in 1965-1969, designed by James A Roberts, converted to a radio broadcasting studio in 1999.
8 Brougham Terrace, (Formerly listed as Brougham Terrace)
Liverpool
House forming part of a terrace, approximately 1830, became the Liverpool Muslim Institute in 1889, converted for office use in the early C20.
The Philharmonic Dining Rooms
Liverpool
Public house, 1898-1900, by Walter W Thomas for Robert Cain & Sons. Exuberant Free Style.
Former St Katharine's College
Liverpool
University buildings, originally a women's teacher-training college, 1927-30, by Slater & Moberly.
10, Hockenhall Alley
Liverpool
Modest house, originally formed part of a row, late C18/early C19, brick, irregular bond, slate roof, 3 storeys, 1 bay wide.
Stanlawe Grange the Granary
Liverpool
Stanlawe Grange and The Granary are ancient buildings dating from the late 13th century, associated with Stanlaw Abbey, featuring modernized elements and historic architectural features.
48, Childwall Abbey Road (Lodge to Childwall Hall)
Liverpool
This early 19th-century stone lodge, possibly designed by J. Nash, features Gothic elements and served Childwall Hall, which is no longer extant.
Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park
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A private, walled botanic garden opened in 1836, taken into the charge of the local authority in 1846 and with the early C19 layout and mid-Victorian geometric beds extant.
No. 57, PARR STREET
Liverpool
Warehouse, built c.1799 for Thomas Parr. Internally remodelled in the late C19 or early C20, and converted to flats in the second half of the 1990s.
62, Rodney Street
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62 Rodney Street, a Georgian townhouse in Liverpool, is a Grade II* structure and the birthplace of Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, notable for its historical slave trade...
Stanley Park, Liverpool
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Public park designed in 1867 by Edward Kemp and opened in 1870, with architectural features by E R Robson.
Former Liverpool Furnishing Company showroom
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A bespoke furniture sales showroom later converted to bank and office premises, of 1899 by W Hesketh and Co, of red terracotta in Edwardian Baroque style, with later alterations.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
Liverpool
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool, designed by F Gibberd and featuring a significant crypt by Sir E Lutyens, is known for its conical design and striking interior...
India Buildings, including the Water Street entrance to J…
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Office building incorporating a bank, post office, shopping arcade, and access to the James Street underground station, 1924-32, by Arnold Thornely and Herbert J. Rowse.
14, Druid's Cross Road
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The lodge at 14 Druid's Cross Road, designed by H. L. Elmes around 1847, features stone construction with a hipped slate roof and detailed classical elements.
42, Ullet Road
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Hydraulic Engine House at Bramley Moore Dock
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The Hydraulic Engine House at Bramley Moore Dock, with its 1883 architecture, features a brick construction with red dressings, round-headed windows, and an accumulator tower.
Mossley Hill Hospital (Original House Only)
Liverpool
Mossley Hill Hospital, originally a house designed by Alfred Waterhouse, features Gothic architecture with intricate brickwork, gables, and ornate windows. It dates back to 1868-1869.
Martins Bank Building
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Bank building, lying on the north side of Water Street. Built as headquarters for Martins Bank, 1927-32, by Herbert J. Rowse.
Newsham Park
Liverpool
Newsham Park, designed by Edward Kemp in the 19th century, is a public park in Liverpool featuring historical buildings, spacious gardens, and recreational facilities.
Ogden Imperial Tobacco Ltd Office Block
Liverpool
Office block of Ogden Ltd (later Ogden-Imperial Tobacco Ltd) tobacco manufacturers, 1899, probably by Henry Hartley, eclectic Queen Anne style, pressed red brick with sandstone dressings,...
Britannia Pavilion and the Colonnades, Albert Dock
Liverpool
The Britannia Pavilion and the Colonnades at Albert Dock are historically significant 19th-century warehouses designed by J Hartley, notable for their iron and brick structure and Doric...
34 Alexandra Drive
Liverpool
Villa, 1860s, extended and altered in the 1880s and 1890s for Richard Robertson Lockett with an interior decorative scheme by S J Waring & Sons, later used as a residential college and a...
Former Liverpool Sheltering Home, 1 Sugnall Street and 2A…
Liverpool
Sheltering Home for Destitute Children, 1888-9, by C.O. Ellison, C19 Queen Anne style, incorporates house of c.1840.
Former Royal School for the Blind, Liverpool
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Former Royal School for the Blind, 1849-51, by Arthur Hill Holme.
Sefton Court Mansions
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Sefton Court Mansions, built in the 1860s, features ornate architecture. It was refurbished in 1901 by Edmund Rathbone, involving the Bromsgrove Guild and artist Henry Payne.
Church of St Christopher
Liverpool
The Church of St. Christopher, built between 1930-32 by Bernard Miller, features a distinctive architectural design with parabolic arches, a crossing tower, and Byzantine style elements.
Castle Moat House
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The Castle Moat House, originally a bank designed by E. Corbett between 1838-40, features Corinthian pilasters and notable architectural details across its three-storey facade.
Exchange Buildings
Liverpool
Bunker housing World War II military command headquarters, now museum. World War I war memorial. Bunker, 1939-41, incorporated into basement of Walker House (west side) of office complex.
Sefton Park
Liverpool
A public park designed in 1867 which was the first to introduce French influence to the design of parks through the designer Edouard André, who had worked with Jean-Charles-Adolphe Alphand...
Former Abbey Cinema
Liverpool
Former cinema, 1937-1939, by Sir Alfred Ernest Shennan for the Regal Cinema Co (Liverpool) Ltd, with alterations carried out in 1979 and the early 1980s for conversion into a supermarket,...
St James's Gardens (Formerly St James's Cemetery)
Liverpool
A cemetery developed by a private company and opened in 1829, with architectural features designed by John Foster and landscaping by John Shepherd.
Crematorium at Anfield Cemetery
Liverpool
The Crematorium at Anfield Cemetery, built between 1894-6, is a historically significant structure featuring Gothic architectural elements and was the fourth crematorium in the country.
Central Block of Convent of Notre Dame Including Chapel
Liverpool
The Central Block of Convent of Notre Dame, including its Chapel, was designed by Charles Hansom in 1857. The chapel, praised by Eastlake, was added in 1865-7.
30-33 Great George Square
Liverpool
Terraced houses built in the early 19th century, featuring brick with stone dressings, three stories, Doric doorcases with fluted columns, and notable fanlights and doors.
Liverpool through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Liverpool changes over time.
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Liverpool
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
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Liverpool Cathedral and environs, Liverpool, 1924
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The Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ and surrounding area, Liverpool, 1963
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The site of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral on Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, 1934
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Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool, 1967
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The Three Graces and George's Stage, Liverpool, 1920
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The Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building, Liverpool, 1997
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St John's Garden and the city centre, Liverpool, 1924
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St Georges Hall, St Johns Gardens and Lime Street Railway Station, Liverpool, 1980
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Princes Dock and the Liverpool Landing Stage, Liverpool, 1920
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Victoria Dock, Liverpool, 1961
Liverpool in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Liverpool's past.
Eric de Mare
Speke, Liverpool, Liverpool
Date created: 1945 - 1980
General view of the garden at Speke Hall showing a stone head on a garden wall.
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
South Docks, Liverpool, Liverpool
Date created: 07 Apr 1929
Boxes of beans, Worcestershire sauce, tomato ketchup and salad cream stacked beside a train in the Heinz depot in Liverpool
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Liverpool
Date created: 1900 - 1930
THE OAK TREE IN CALDERSTONES PARK, ANNOTATED INCORRECTLY AS CALDERTON PARK ON THE POSTCARD
Eric de Mare
Speke, Liverpool, Liverpool
Date created: 1945 - 1980
General view of Speke Hall in Liverpool showing the garden entrance front. It dates from between 1490 and 1612.
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
South Docks, Liverpool, Liverpool
Date created: 07 Apr 1929
A loading bay in the depot of H J Heinz at South Docks Goods Station, with a horse-drawn trolley stood empty on the far side
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Liverpool
Date created: 1920 - 1940
VIEW IN THE ROSE GARDEN
Eric de Mare
Speke, Liverpool, Liverpool
Date created: 1945 - 1980
Exterior view of Speke Hall in Liverpool showing part of the garden entrance front. It dates from 1490-1612.
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
Liverpool
Date created: 1900 - 1914
A view looking east along a busy Ranelagh Street showing the entrance to Liverpool Central Station and Lewis' department store on the south side of...
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Liverpool
Date created: 01 Jan 1895 - 04 Aug 1908
GENERAL VIEW OF THE OLD OAK TREE IN PARK
Eric de Mare
Speke, Liverpool, Liverpool
Date created: 1945 - 1980
General view of the garden at Speke Hall showing the position of a stone head on a garden wall.
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
Liverpool
Date created: 30 Jan 1911
A view looking across the front of Liverpool Central Station and east along Ranelagh Street
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Liverpool
Date created: 1900 - 1909
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Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Liverpool.
The S&DR Darlington Lime Depot
Mentions Liverpool
Reporting on the significance of rare survival of a once common building type.
Protecting Railway Heritage: One of England’s Early Goods Depots
Mentions Liverpool
Researching the goods depot in Darlington to inform protection and its place in regeneration.
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Upgraded to Grade I Listed Status
Mentions Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral upgraded to Grade I status for its iconic modern design and historic architectural significance.
30 New Projects Explore England’s Rural and CoastalWorking-Class Heritage
Mentions Liverpool
Funded by Historic England's Everyday Heritage grants programme, these projects will explore untold stories and celebrate the heart of our history.
Monumental Works of Giles Gilbert Scott
Mentions Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ
The Gothic revivalist architect whose 20th century works include Battersea Power Station, Bankside Power Station (now Tate Modern), Liverpool...
The History of Chinatowns in England
Mentions 10 and 12, Nelson Street
London's first Chinatown appeared in Limehouse in the 1880s, while Liverpool's Chinatown is home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe.
A Brief Introduction to the History of the Railway in England
Mentions Pumping Station
Discover when the first steam train was invented in England, and when the world's first public railway opened in Stockton and Darlington in 1825.
A History of Bradford in 10 Places
Mentions St George's Hall
Discover the history of Bradford's buildings including Cartwright Hall, Lister Mills, UNESCO site Saltaire, Bradford Cathedral and Brontë Parsonage...
The History of Brick Building in England
Mentions 45-51, Seel Street
Discover 7 examples of how brick building in England has changed over the centuries.
7 Serene Cemeteries to Visit in England
Mentions St James's Gardens (Formerly St James's Cemetery)
These graveyards can offer space for quiet reflection or a peaceful walk.
Celebrating Liverpool’s Musical Heritage: The Beatles and Beyond
Mentions The Casbah Club
Explore some of the venues that have helped to make Liverpool famous for its music over the decades.
10 Accessible Historic Places to Visit
Mentions William Brown Library and Museum, Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum
Here we look at some listed places that have creatively improved their accessibility.
A Brief History of Reinforced Concrete Buildings
Mentions Royal Liver Building, Iron Railings and Stone Piers Surrounding Royal Liver Building
Reinforcing concrete made highly complex large-scale structures possible.
The History of the English Mosque
Mentions 8 Brougham Terrace, (Formerly listed as Brougham Terrace)
Discover the architectural evolution of the mosque in Britain, from the conversion of houses to contemporary expressions of mosque architecture.
Secret Worlds Hidden Beneath Surface Structures
Mentions Mersey Tunnel Entrance
Unusual and often puzzling surface structures can be found in our cities, towns and countryside.
5 Post-war Churches That Broke the Mould
Mentions Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
Here are five post-war churches that paved the way for how they are built.
Mentions Liverpool
The North of England has spawned some of the world’s most influential music, and the artists of Manchester and Liverpool have left their indelible...
Art of the North | Spirit of the North Ep. 3
The North of England has spawned some of the world’s most influential music, and the artists of Manchester and Liverpool have left their indelible mark on the buildings as well as the culture. We explore the influence of music and art on the Northern character with artist-photographer John Kippin and guests.
Mentions Liverpool
From Liverpool’s historic waterfront, to the shipyards of Newcastle and Yorkshire beaches, the coast has shaped the identity of the North of England.
Coast of the North | Spirit of the North Ep. 1
From Liverpool’s historic waterfront, to the shipyards of Newcastle and Yorkshire beaches, the coast has shaped the identity of the North of England. With artist and photographer John Kippin, we explore the history, the people and the character of the Northern coastline.
Mentions Liverpool
The Mermaid was a large, dilapidated pub in Sparkhill, a working-class neighbourhood 3 miles south of Birmingham city centre.
The Pub That Created Grindcore: Inside the Mermaid’s Legendary Scene
The Mermaid was a large, dilapidated pub in Sparkhill, a working-class neighbourhood 3 miles south of Birmingham city centre. The Mermaid was vital to the early days of the band Napalm Death and the creation of a new heavy metal subgenre: Grindcore.
Mentions Liverpool
We recently unveiled a blue plaque to music icon George Harrison at his birthplace, 12 Arnold Grove in Liverpool. 🔵
Honouring George Harrison: A Blue Plaque for a Music Icon
We recently unveiled a blue plaque to music icon George Harrison at his birthplace, 12 Arnold Grove in Liverpool. 🔵
Stopping the Rot in Liverpool
Keeping historic buildings in good repair is the key to their preservation. Local authorities can take action to secure repair when a building is allowed to deteriorate by its owners.
Roundup of our Railway Related Reports, Publications and Guidance
Mentions Liverpool
Read our back catalogue of reports, books and other publications as well as guidance on railway heritage and history.
Curzon Street Station, Birmingham: Past, Present and Future
Mentions Liverpool
Examining the building complex of the first railway to connect the capital with a major provincial city.
The S&DR Darlington Lime Depot
Mentions Liverpool
Reporting on the significance of rare survival of a once common building type.
Protecting Railway Heritage: One of England’s Early Goods Depots
Mentions Liverpool
Researching the goods depot in Darlington to inform protection and its place in regeneration.
A Brief Overview of the Stockton & Darlington Railway
Mentions Liverpool
Overview of the history of the pioneering railway, giving context to further articles on the S&DR in this issue.
The National Pipe Archive
Mentions Liverpool
Historic England funding enables online access to digital resources and guidance notes from the National Pipe Archive.
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Upgraded to Grade I Listed Status
Mentions Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral upgraded to Grade I status for its iconic modern design and historic architectural significance.
England's Suburbs 1820-2020
Mentions Liverpool
Historic England’s major national research project on the heritage of suburbs reaches its conclusion.
Astronomical Research at Stonehenge
Mentions Liverpool
Investigating prehistoric monuments in and around the Stonehenge World Heritage Site and their relationships to the heavens.
Astronomical Research at Stonehenge
Mentions Liverpool
Investigating prehistoric monuments in and around the Stonehenge World Heritage Site and their relationships to the heavens.
30 New Projects Explore England’s Rural and CoastalWorking-Class Heritage
Mentions Liverpool
Funded by Historic England's Everyday Heritage grants programme, these projects will explore untold stories and celebrate the heart of our history.
Introduction to Issue 26
Mentions Liverpool
This issue explores aspects of industrial heritage, Palaeolithic landscapes, and the relationship between intertidal heritage and biodiversity.
Liverpool's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.
Wavertree Garden Suburb, Liverpool, Merseyside
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
These two semi-detached houses in Fieldway were built in 1913 and designed by G. L. Sutcliffe.
Wavertree Garden Suburb, Liverpool, Merseyside
Waterloo Hotel, Clayton Square, Liverpool, Merseyside
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Exterior of the Waterloo Hotel, Liverpool
Waterloo Hotel, Clayton Square, Liverpool, Merseyside
Warehouse D, Albert Dock, Canning Place, Liverpool, Merseyside
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Many Victorians became rich by trading goods from all over the world.
Warehouse D, Albert Dock, Canning Place, Liverpool, Merseyside
Walton Hospital, Rice Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
West Derby was a large poor law union which surrounded the city of Liverpool.
Walton Hospital, Rice Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside
Victoria Building, Liverpool University, Liverpool
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Many new universities were built during the Victorian period often known as the 'Redbrick' Universities.
Victoria Building, Liverpool University, Liverpool
Tue Brook House, West Derby Road, Liverpool, Merseyside
Period: Stuart (1603 - 1713)
This yeoman's house was built in 1615 and is the oldest dated house in Liverpool.
Tue Brook House, West Derby Road, Liverpool, Merseyside
Trollope and Colls Ltd., Aeroplane Works, Pleasant Hill Street, Liverpool, Merseyside
Period: World War One (1914 - 1919)
An entirely female workforce paint 'dope' to biplane wings. It is a lacquer that renders the fabric airtight and weatherproof.
Trollope and Colls Ltd., Aeroplane Works, Pleasant Hill Street, Liverpool, Merseyside
Trollope and Colls Ltd., Aeroplane Works, Pleasant Hill Street, Liverpool, Merseyside
Period: World War One (1914 - 1919)
A largely female workforce paints markings onto prefabricated biplane wings in the premises of Trollope and Colls Limited.
Trollope and Colls Ltd., Aeroplane Works, Pleasant Hill Street, Liverpool, Merseyside
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St James Church, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Merseyside
This Grade II*-listed church built in 1775 of red brick and sandstone.
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