About Us

All Saints Church is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The earliest parts of the present church are 12th century eastern angles of an aisle-less nave. The south arcades and south aisle were built towards the end of the 13th century. The tower and spire were added around 1300, followed by the chancel, north arcade and north aisle about 1310. The south aisle and the north aisle were re-built around 1400. The clerestory and porch were added about the same time. The church was re-roofed in 1862 and the spire restored in 1884. The tower was repaired in 1908 and the spire rebuilt in 1925, after being struck by lightning.

Today the Church of All Saints, Buckworth consists of a chancel, nave, north aisle, south aisle, west tower with a spire and a porch. The walls are of rubble with stone dressings and the roofs are covered with tiles and lead. Little was done to the church until the 1980’s when a programme of repairs was started following a storm, which severely damaged the roof and destroyed the internal mechanism of the organ. In 1989, serious fund-raising began and continues to be vital for maintaining the church. The re-leading of the roof, extensive re-decoration of the interior and repair of the windows have all been completed. The bells were made safe – with one still available to ring – and by 2010 the tower windows were fitted with louvers and grills to prevent weather and bird damage. More recently, an electrical supply has been installed and overall lighting has replaced the oil lamps. A large grant from English Heritage in 2013 – 15 funded a major restoration of the tower, porch, and wall bases, as well as providing effective rain water drainage.

Churchyard restoration began in 2001 following a professional tree survey. This led to the regular pollarding of the 250 year-old lime trees around the edges of the churchyard, and some clearance of dangerous trees. We are currently in the process of developing a churchyard biodiversity and maintenance plan to welcome wildlife to this precious place. Our churchyard is managed for people, wildlife and heritage. To find out more about why churchyards are great places for wildlife please visit: www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk Everyone is welcome to explore the churchyard and sit within the space to enjoy the peace and tranquility it offers.

The parish of Buckworth is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. 

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO), Sharon Ward on 07825250243. 

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.