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St Luke's Church, Telford
St Luke’s Church, Telford
St Luke’s Church, built in 1837, is a unique Commissioners’ Gothic building designed by Samuel Smith of Madeley.
Key Facts
- Location: Telford, Shropshire, England
- Denomination: Anglican
- Grade: Grade II
- Architectural Style: Gothic
- Date Built: 1837
- Architect: Samuel Smith
- Stained Glass: David Evans
- Bells Added: 1920
Overview
St Luke’s Church, built in 1837, is a unique Commissioners’ Gothic building designed by Samuel Smith of Madeley.
It features stunning stained glass windows by David Evans of Shrewsbury. Unlike most churches, the sanctuary is located at the west-end, while the tower is positioned at the east-end. This unconventional design was necessary due to unstable land conditions at the west-end.
In 1920, the church installed bells in the tower as a memorial to parishioners who lost their lives in the First World War. Additionally, the external church clock was illuminated in memory of those who perished in the Second World War. Originally established as a rectory in 1847, St Luke’s Church is now part of a united benefice with Coalbrookdale and Little Wenlock, within the Diocese of Hereford.
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