Christ Church, Crowton

Christ Church stands beside the railway line in the small village of Crowton, Cheshire. It is an active Anglican church, one of three in its benefice, and is listed at Grade II for its special architectural interest. The building is made of red sandstone with a red-tiled roof and follows the style of the 13th century. Its plan includes a nave, chancel, transept, vestry, south porch and a two-tier bellcote at the west end. A massive stepped buttress marks the division between nave and chancel. The church was completed in 1871 to designs by the respected architect J. L. Pearson. Inside, the nave and chancel are separated by a low wall and a double chamfered arch. The nave windows have two lights while the chancel windows have three. The organ, built the same year by Gray and Davidson, still serves the congregation. Visitors find a quiet country church set in Station Road. The red sandstone walls and simple tiled roof give it a solid, uncluttered look. Inside, the low dividing wall and chamfered arch create a clear focus on the chancel. The 1871 organ remains in place, adding to the building’s historic character.