Church of St Thomas, Helmshore Road, Haslingden - Rossendale

Commissioners' Church of 1850-57 by EH Shellard. Rock-faced sandstone, two span slate roof, Decorated style with reticulated tracery. Concerns over the tower, which is saturated. The wooden flooring is rotten, and the interior plaster is wet in places. Some works of repair have been carried out, and the Church has undertaken further investigative work on the tower and intends to draw up a plan of action.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    CHURCH OF ST THOMAS
    Heritage Category:
    Listed Building grade II
    List Entry Number:
    1072810
    Local Planning Authority:
    Rossendale
    Site Type:
    Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

    Building Name:
    Church of St Thomas
    Street Name:
    Helmshore Road
    Locality:
    Haslingden
    County:
    Lancashire
    District / Borough:
    Rossendale
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    Rossendale and Darwen
    Region:
    North West

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Place of worship
    Condition:
    Poor
    Priority:
    C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    C
    Ownership:
    Religious organisation
    Designation:
    Listed Place of Worship grade II

Contact Details

Karen Heverin 01612421403