St James' Church, Longton
St James' Church, Longton
St James' Church is a Church of England parish church in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It sits on Uttoxeter Road and is an active parish church in the Diocese of Lichfield.
History and design
The church was built in 1833–34 as a Commissioners' church to serve Longton’s growing population. It cost about £10,000 and could hold about 2,000 people. It was designed by James Trubshaw and built from Hollington sandstone, with a west tower, a six-bay nave with a clerestory, and a short chancel with a polygonal apse.
Conservation and status
St James' Church is a Grade II listed building, recognized for its historic and architectural value. It is part of the group of Commissioners' churches built in the Staffordshire Potteries area.
Location and coordinates
The church is located at 52.98542°N, 2.12905°W, in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent.
This page was last edited on 29 January 2026, at 09:05 (CET).