Denomination Church of England Parish Kirkstall, Leeds Province Province of York | Churchmanship Broad Church Diocese Anglican Diocese of Leeds Dedication Saint Stephen | |
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Website St Stephen's, Kirkstall Similar St Bartholomew's Church - A, Christ Church - Armley, Leeds Minster, Kirkstall Forge railway st, Kirkstall Abbey | ||
St. Stephen's Church is a Church of England church in Kirkstall, Leeds. The church has been Grade II listed since 5 August 1976.
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Location
The church is located on Morris Lane in Kirkstall. The church sits on high ground overlooking Kirkstall Abbey.
History
Construction started in 1828 and the church opened in 1829 having been built by architect RD Chantrell. The church was restored and extended between 1863 and 1864 by architects Perkins and Bulmer with further alterations made in 1874 by Henry Walker.
Architectural style
The church is built to a gothic revival style of hammer-dresses gritstone ashlar and has a slate roof. The nave has five lancet windows. The church has a west tower of three stages with a spire and clock. There is a six-bay nave. The original chancel had two bays; this has been extended to three. The church has a separate church hall of mid-twentieth century construction with a barreled roof, this is not listed.