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- Pilling, Lancashire (Church of St John the Baptist)
This remote coastal church might look simple and unassuming from the outside, but it has a stunning unspoiled Georgian 'preaching box’ interior.
Large windows illuminate the wonderful wood furnishings with the cool, watery light of the surrounding marshland.
Outside is the grave of Reverend G. Potter. He was a prizefighter, and was said to have fought thrice and preached twice one Sunday.
The new St John the Baptist church, built in 1887, stands 100 metres away.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
10 miles south west of Lancaster off A588; pass a windmill on the left, cross the bridge, past the Golden Ball pub and the new St John's church; turn right onto the road next to the former Ship Inn
Nearest railway station: Poulton-le-Fylde (6.4 miles)
SD 403 485
01/05/12
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Church of St John the Evangelist, Lancaster, Lancashire
A boom-time church for a rich city parish
Old Church, Becconsall, Lancashire
A light-filled riverside church
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Beacon Fell
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walkround guides we have for this church.
Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside County Guide (PDF, 4.5mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. Printed copies of the county guides are also available at the church.
Church of St John the Evangelist, Lancaster, Lancashire
A boom-time church for a rich city parish
North Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1PA
See church page
Old Church, Becconsall, Lancashire
A light-filled riverside church
Becconsall Lane, Hesketh Bank, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6RR
See church page
St Mary's Church, Tarleton, Lancashire
A picturesque Georgian chapel
Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6HJ
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Lancashire churches are in CCT’s North region.
Visit Lancashire tourism website
Lancashire Births, Marriages, Deaths Index
Lancashire Local History Federation
Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society
Lancashire Archaeological Society
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
There are steps up to the churchyard and into the church. Narrow aisles may make wheelchair access difficult.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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This is a lovely little church - a hidden gem. very light and airy with original pews. Veyr atmospheric inside.