St Walburge, Weston Street, Preston

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St Walburge, Weston Street, Preston

Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 12 Jun 2013

By Joseph Hansom, its construction a protracted process. Body built in 1850-54, the tower added c1857, spire 1867, and apse 1872. The remarkable spire is 309 feet high, making it apparently the tallest of any English parish church. Grade I listed.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.762956
Longitude
-2.715042