Friday, 1 April 2022

Churches (138) : All Saints, Wigan

The parish church of All Saints in Wigan, in what is now Greater Manchester, dates from the late 13th century. The lower parts of the tower are a surviving part from this time. The upper part of the tower, including the belfry, was added in the 16th century.

The church was rebuilt in the mid-1800s, the top stage of the tower including the clock, was added in 1861. The church is built from sandstone and is in the Perpendicular style. It has a six-bay nave, two-bay chancel, North and South aisles and a clerestory.