---
title: "Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moreton"
description: "Located in Moreton, Merseyside, England. Diocese of Shrewsbury."
category: "Church"
tags: ["Church","Merseyside","Moreton","Roman Catholic","Shrewsbury","Reynolds & Scott"]
canonical: "https://thebritishgazette.com/post/sacred-heart-catholic-church-moreton"
pubDate: "2024-09-22T23:00:00.000Z"
dateModified: "2026-08-04T08:48:36.994Z"
location: "Moreton, Merseyside, England"
address: "The Carrs, Moreton, Wirral"
postcode: "CH46 9AD"
dedications: ["Sacred Heart"]
diocese: "Shrewsbury"
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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.


### 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.

### Gallery

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### Further Information

[The Cross Moreton](https://thecrossmoreton.com/)
[Taking Stock](https://taking-stock.org.uk/building/wallasey-sacred-heart/)