Heritage sites in MELLOR PARISH

English Heritage sites near Mellor Parish

WHALLEY ABBEY GATEHOUSE

6 miles from Mellor Parish

The 14th century gatehouse of the nearby Cistercian abbey, which was the second wealthiest monastery in Lancashire. The first floor of the gatehouse was probably a chapel.

GOODSHAW CHAPEL

11 miles from Mellor Parish

English Heritage's only Nonconformist place of worship, this atmospheric Baptist chapel displays a complete set of box-pews, galleries and pulpit dating from c. 1742 to 1809.

SAWLEY ABBEY

13 miles from Mellor Parish

The remains of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, set on the banks of the Ribble against a backdrop of dramatic hills.

WARTON OLD RECTORY

28 miles from Mellor Parish

A rare survival of a large 14th-century stone house with great hall and chambers. It served as a residence and courthouse for the wealthy and powerful rectors of Warton.

PIEL CASTLE

33 miles from Mellor Parish

The impressive ruins of a 14th-century castle with a massive keep, inner and outer baileys, and towered curtain walls still standing.

BOW BRIDGE

37 miles from Mellor Parish

This narrow 15th-century stone bridge across Mill Beck carried an old packhorse route to nearby Furness Abbey.

Churches in Mellor Parish

St Mary's Mellor

Church Lane Mellor Blackburn
01254 814041
http://www.mellorparishchurch.org

St Mary the Virgin Mellor is a friendly Parish Church committed to serving God and the community of Mellor in the heart of Lancashire. Our website www.mellorparishchurch.org and Facebook page tell you about who we are, what we do, when we do it etc.. We update it regularly and contributions are welcomed. We hope you find it helpful and interesting. We would be delighted to talk to you about our church life and to welcome you into the congregation.

Look forward to seeing you!