Statement of Cultural Heritage Significance:

Church Statement of Significance. A prominently-sited, cement-faced limestone church, comprising four-bay nave with aisles, chancel, vestry and tower, designed by Albert Purchas and built in 1863-64 with the later addition of chancel and tower. Possibly inspired by the mediaeval design of Skelton Church, Yorkshire, this building is of particular interest for the way in which nave and aisles are encompassed within a single massive roof span without external expression. The lofty and impressive interior incorporates excellent stained glass and painted wall decoration with a low chancel arch. Organ Statement of Significance. A single-manual instrument of six speaking stops built in 1871 by George Fincham, of Richmond, for St Philip's Church, Collingwood and among the earliest intact examples of his work to survive. It is of particular note for its decorated facade pipes, thought to be the most elaborate early indigenous decorative scheme to survive. It is also unusual for a small organ in that the grained oak casework includes metal pipes of 8ft speaking length.