Prescot Parish Church, also known as St Mary's Church, is in the town of Prescot, Merseyside, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is an active Anglican parish church.

History

The circular shape of the churchyard suggests that a church was on the site before the Norman Conquest, and parts of the existing fabric in the chancel and north vestry date possibly from the 15th century. The church was largely rebuilt in 1610. The tower was built in 1729 and the spire added in 1797. The aisles were widened between 1817 and 1819, a restoration took place in 1876, and the south vestry was added in 1900.

Architecture

The church is built in red sandstone. of Prescot, surmounted with a family crest, with the Latin motto “clarior e tenebris” (brighter after the darkness), and a 1836 brass to George Case, Liverpool mayor and slave trader, which was designed by A. W. N. Pugin.

See also

  • Grade I listed churches in Merseyside
  • Listed buildings in Prescot

References

  • Prescot Parish Church (official website)