Church of St Ann. Milnrow Road Belfield Rochdale

A new church is about to be built for St. Ann's parish. Belfield, between Rochdale and Milnrow, from plans by Mr. R. Bassnett Preston, ARIBA. The church will consist of nave and two aisles of four bays, with clerestory above, and chancel flanked by an organ‑chamber on the north, and clergy and choir vestries on the south. There will be a semicircular baptistery at the west end, and a tower at the south‑west angle rising to a height of 60ft. The style is a simple treatment of Late Decorated. The church will accommodate 352 worshippers, and will cost about ,3,500. [Building News 24 May 1912 Page 729]

Reference    Building News 24 May 1912 Page 729
Reference    Pevsner: Lancashire: South