Woodplumpton, St Anne

St Anne's church is the centre of a large rural parish covering Woodplumpton, Upper and Lower Bartle, Catforth and Cottom. Cattle farming dominates the area but many people now travel to work in Preston and the other surrounding towns.

Woodplumpton itself is an ancient settlement recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086, but the date of the foundation of the church is not known. Some fragments of stonework uncovered when the vestry was extended in 1900 suggest a building from Norman times.

When approached through the churchyard, the external aspect is Georgian in appearance and date. A walk round to the north side reveals a much earlier wall construction of irregular sandstone blocks incorporating a Gothic arched doorway (c1400) carrying an early 14th century window having trefoil features and a later 15th century two-light window.

The interior of the church has three aisles divided by two arcades of pointed arches, those to the north carrying remnants of wall painting. The chancel and east end are defined by the handsome modern oak screen. The stained glass windows are modern but worthy of detailed study as is the Foster Memorial.

In the churchyard, a large round stone indicates the grave of a reputed local witch "Old Meg". The lychgate was erected in 1912. Outside the wall are the village stocks and a mounting block.

Opening Times
Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 4pm
May - mid-September and Easter

Service Times

Sunday	8am	Said Eucharist
1st Sunday	10.30am	Sung Eucharist
2nd Sunday	10.30am	Family Service
3rd Sunday	10.30am	Morning Prayer
4th Sunday	10.30am	Parade Service
2nd and 4th Sunday	6.45pm	Evening Prayer
1st and 3rd Sunday	6.45pm	Sung Eucharist