Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moreton
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moreton
The Sacred Heart church, designed by Reynolds & Scott, was built in a robust, stripped Gothic style and opened in June 1957.
Key Facts
- Location: Moreton, Merseyside, England
- Denomination: Roman Catholic
- Diocese: Shrewsbury
- Architects: Reynolds & Scott
- Opened: June 1957
Overview
The Sacred Heart church, designed by Reynolds & Scott, was built in a robust, stripped Gothic style and opened in June 1957. The west tower is the main feature, with the presbytery also prominent from the roadside.
In the early 20th century, Moreton was a popular holiday spot. Mass was initially held in summer camps and later year-round in a café by the shore. A new church was built in 1923, followed by a school in 1934. Post-WWII housing developments increased the Catholic population, necessitating a larger church.
The new church, built in 1956-7, features a five-bay nave, side aisles, a sanctuary, two chapels, a baptistery, and several sacristies. It is constructed of pale brown brick with Hollington stone dressings and a green Westmorland slate roof. The interior includes a plastered finish with a brick plinth, an open timber roof on brick arches, and terrazzo and mosaic flooring.
A major reordering in 2007 by David Ireland reduced the sanctuary length, moved the reredos forward, and added a new marble high altar. New art includes a processional cross by David John and stained glass windows by Linda Walton.