St Leonard's Church

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St Leonard's Church is in the village of Downham, Lancashire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Blackburn. The tower dates from the 15th century, and the rest of the church was rebuilt in 1909–10. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. ()

Completed: 1910 (114 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 53°53'40"N, 2°19'47"W

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St Leonard's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clitheroe Castle, Pendle Hill, Swan Court Shopping Arcade, Sawley Abbey.

3.1 miSW
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1.4 miN
Remains of a 10th-century abbey
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