The Grade II* listed St James' Church in Lancashire has been put on the market
A church built more than 700 years ago is up for sale. , with the diocese saying 'all offers will be considered'.
The Venerable Mark Ireland, Archdeacon of Blackburn, said: “The building was, and is, in very poor condition and needs significant funds for repairs. At the same time as we closed Church Kirk, we opened a new church aimed specifically at families. The property benefits from a planning F1 use as a place of worship and similar uses such as education, museum, or public hall. The property may also be suitable for alternative uses or redevelopment subject to planning and listed building consent.
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