Friday, 5 May 2023

Churches (183) : Christ Church, Crewe

Christ Church in Crewe is a former parish church which was built for the Grand Junction Railway in 1843. The tower was added in 1877 and is a piece of Gothic Revival. Much of the church including the nave and aisles were demolished due to dry rot in 1977. The tower has survived intact. Services continued to be held in the church until; 2013 though it was officially deconsecrated in 1980.

The tower is built from yellow sandstone. Some of the remains of the rest of the church including the chancel are made from brick.