There are currently 12 structures in the city over 150 feet (46 m); the majority of these were built in the 1960s and 1970s.
Since its completion in 1854 the 308-foot (94 m) tall Church of St. Walburge has remained the tallest building in Preston.
It is also the 8th tallest free-standing structure in North West England (behind various buildings in Manchester, Liverpool and Blackpool), and the tallest church in the United Kingdom (excluding cathedrals).
Until they were demolished in 1983, the tallest structures in Preston were the twin chimneys of the Courtaulds textile factory at Red Scar, Ribbleton.
[citation needed] An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings.