Built between 1816 and 1819, the Roman Catholic Pleasington Priory is a beautiful church comprising mixed Gothic styles. Described by the eminent architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner as 'an astonishing church', it is today a designated Grade-I listed building. The churchyard is notable for its war graves, with eight from the First World War and nine from the Second.

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December 2, 2022

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Pleasington village sits above the river Darwen to the West of Blackburn. It is worth taking a look at the Grade-1 listed Roman Catholic church, Pleasington Priory. There are two pubs in the village. The Railway arms is a traditional pub whereas the Butlers Arms is a more upmarket restaurant pub.

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1. Witton Country Park – Pleasington Priory loop from Cherry Tree

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190m

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2. Pleasington Priory – Witton Country Park loop from Hoghton

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02:40

180m

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3. Immanuel Church – Pleasington Priory loop from Pleasington

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02:22

110m

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Location: Pleasington, Blackburn with Darwen, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Pleasington Priory

1. Witton Country Park – Pleasington Priory loop from Cherry Tree

2. Pleasington Priory – Witton Country Park loop from Hoghton

3. Immanuel Church – Pleasington Priory loop from Pleasington

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