St Bartholomew

The main characteristics of the building are ‘sure proportions, immaculate detailing and a superb sense of craftsmanship and feeling for materials’ (Pevsner).

The church is built in rock faced red sandstone from Helsby, Cheshire, under a slate roof. It is described as ‘having a good coherent Early Decorated Gothic detail with a fine interior’ in ashlar (dressed stone). It is not large, but expensively done. The tower stands to the south east and has a pyramid spire. A feature is made out of a vice turret against the lower part of the tower and is only visible from the inside, where a door gives access to the pulpit. The tower houses a single bell, and a clock donated to the memory of Robert Powell, church warden, in 1906.

The interior is vaulted with decorative corbels and quarry tile with an open rafted ceiling. The church architect, John Douglas, donated the east window, which was made by John Hardman and Co. John Hardman Powell, the designer, was a nephew of AWN Pugin. The west window depicts the twelve Apostles, including St Bartholomew. It was donated by Ann Maddock in 1880 in memory of the Hodson family. It is attributed to Charles Eamer Kemp (1837–1907), a Victorian stained glass designer of world renown.

The pulpit is of a plain design made of Talacre stone. The central panel contains a scene of Jesus preaching. The font was donated by Sir Stephen Glynne. It is of stone, with marble shafts. The panels contain emblems of the Passion.

In 2020 the floor was relaid, with underfloor heating, while toilets and a kitchen were added. The building is used for church services and community events.