Distinctive St Cuthbert’s Church in Lytham has had its grounds and walls, parish hall and war memorial Grade Two-Listed by Historic England.

The Anglican church, built on Church Road in 1834-5 to replace a 1770 church on the same site, has been Grade Two-Starred Listed since 1971. The new Listings recognise its associated structures as being noteworthy.

The church is built in the perpendicular style with a buttressed tower and crenellated parapet. Its grounds already feature a Grade Two-Listed sundial.

The Listing was applied for by members of Lytham St Annes Civic Society.

Paul Drinnan, Fylde Council’s regeneration manager, said: “The church and its surroundings are very imposing and I am pleased that the site as a whole has now been recognised as being of architectural and historic significance.

“It is well worth a look. The parish hall, known as Victory Hall, is very grand and features its own small garden containing the war memorial, also now Listed.

“The grounds also feature a monument to the crew of the St Annes-on-Sea lifeboat Laura Janet who drowned in 1886 in an attempt to rescue the Mexico.

“It is a wonderful collection of buildings that the people of Lytham are rightly proud of.”
Marion Coupe, chairman of Lytham St Annes Civic Society, said: “We are delighted to have news of more successful Listing applications sent in by LSA Civic Society.
“Fylde is fortunate to have such fine buildings: Listing them means they will be preserved for future generations to enjoy as well.”