The Church of St Margaret of Antioch is in Prince's Road, Toxteth, Liverpool, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Liverpool, and the deanery of Toxteth and Wavertree. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.

History

The church was built in 1868–69 and designed by G. E. Street. The architectural style of the church is Decorated. In 1887, the vicar, James Bell Cox, was imprisoned under the Public Worship Regulation Act 1874.

Architecture

Exterior

St Margaret's is constructed in common brick, with dressings in red brick and stone, and has a slate roof. Its plan consists of a nave and chancel forming a single vessel, the nave being flanked by aisles. There is no clerestory.

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File:Nave, Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool 2.jpg|Nave looking east

File:Pulpit of Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool.jpg|Pulpit

File:Chancel rail of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool 1.jpg|Chancel railings

File:Lady Chapel, Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool.jpg|Altar, Lady Chapel

File:Font, Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool.jpg|Font

File:Stained glass, Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Liverpool 12.jpg|Stained-glass window

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See also

  • Grade II* listed buildings in Merseyside

References

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