Church of St George, Bolton

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Church of St George
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St George's Church, Bolton
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Location Bolton, England
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Shown within Greater Manchester
Geographic coordinates 53°34′53″N2°25′52″W / 53.5815°N 2.4312°W / 53.5815; -2.4312 Coordinates: 53°34′53″N2°25′52″W / 53.5815°N 2.4312°W / 53.5815; -2.4312
Architecture
Architect(s) Samuel Hope
Type Church
Style Georgian architecture
Completed1796
Materials Brick with slate roof and stone dressing

The Church of St George, Bolton, is a redundant church in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England (grid reference SD714095 ). It is currently a craft centre and was designated a Grade II* listed building on 26 April 1974. [1] It was completed in 1796 and had a shallow chancel and south chapel added or rebuilt 1907 by James Simpson. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Historic England. "Church of St George, Bolton (1388252)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 8 June 2008.