St Ethelwold's Church, Shotton
History
The church building was paid for partly by W. E. Gladstone but construction was not started until after his death; money was collected largely by his son Rev. Stephen Gladstone. It was built between 1898 and 1902 to a design by Douglas and Minshull of Chester in Gothic Revival style. It was intended that the church should have a tower and a spire, but these architectural features were not included at the time. The lower stage of a tower was added in 1924.
The church was dedicated by A. G. Edwards, Bishop of St Asaph, on 8 August 1902.
Architecture
The church is built in sandstone ashlar both externally and internally. It has a clerestory and a chancel with an apse, the chancel being higher than the nave. At the west end are three small lancet windows with stained glass by Edward Reginald Frampton.
See also
References
- ^ Hawarden, Church in Wales, retrieved 31 October 2013
- ^ Cadw, "Church of St Ethelwold (Grade II) (60)", National Historic Assets of Wales, retrieved 2 April 2019
- ^ "Ecclesiastical intelligence". The Times. No. 36842. London. 9 August 1902. p. 11.
- ^ Hubbard, Edward (1986), Clwyd, The Buildings of Wales, London: Penguin, p. 420, ISBN 0-14-071052-3
- ^ Hubbard, Edward (1991). The Work of John Douglas. London: The Victorian Society. p. 200. ISBN 0-901657-16-6.