Historic churches · North West England
All Saints Chapel, Somerford
In or near Holmes Chapel.
All Saints Chapel, Somerford — church in Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holmes Chapel · 5.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit All Saints Chapel in Somerford, the nearest railway station is Holmes Chapel, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CW12 4SL, and entry to the chapel is free.
About
All Saints Chapel, Somerford is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1725. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.1804°, -2.2786°.
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Heritage listing
All Saints Chapel, Somerford is in an isolated position near the hamlet of Brereton Heath, between Congleton and Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. The chapel is in the Anglican benefice of Astbury and Smallwood in the deanery of Congleton, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the diocese of Chester.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
All Saints' Chapel of Ease in Somerford is a historic chapel that has served the local community since its construction in 1725. It is a Grade II listed building and hosts monthly afternoon Evensong services and occasional outdoor events during the summer months.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dane SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
All Saints Chapel, Somerford is in an isolated position near the hamlet of Brereton Heath, between Congleton and Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. The chapel is in the Anglican benefice of Astbury and Smallwood in the deanery of Congleton, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the diocese of Chester.
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Background
History
It was built in 1725 as a domestic chapel to Somerford Hall by Peter Shackerley. Since 1943 it has been a chapel of ease. The hall, other than one wing and the stables, has been demolished.
Architecture
The chapel is built in chequer brick in four bays. All the corners have chamfered quoins. On the west face is a central doorway above which is a rectangular datestone. Above this is a round-arched window and a clock face. On the summit of the gable are ball finials. The eastern face has a three-light window above which is an oval oeil de boeuf window and finials similar to those on the west face. The north and south faces have four round-arched windows with ashlar surrounds. Internally the lower parts of the walls are panelled. On top of the panels is a 19th-century frieze and cornice. At the western end of the chapel is a gallery which is supported by Corinthian columns and on the left of…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.1804, -2.2786
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Somerford
- Postcode
- CW12 4SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Established
- 1725
- Nearest railway station
- Holmes Chapel — 5.3 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q4729431 (CC0)
- wikipedia: All Saints Chapel, Somerford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints Chapel, Somerford.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is All Saints Chapel, Somerford?
- All Saints Chapel, Somerford is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 4SL), in the parish of Somerford.
- What is All Saints Chapel, Somerford?
- All Saints Chapel, Somerford — church in Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to All Saints Chapel, Somerford?
- The nearest railway station is Holmes Chapel, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW12 4SL.
- When was All Saints Chapel, Somerford built?
- Built or established in 1725.
- Is All Saints Chapel, Somerford a listed building?
- All Saints Chapel, Somerford is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is All Saints Chapel, Somerford a protected site?
- Yes — All Saints Chapel, Somerford is part of the River Dane SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is All Saints Chapel, Somerford free to visit?
- Yes, All Saints Chapel, Somerford is free to enter.
- How do I get to All Saints Chapel, Somerford?
- The nearest railway station is Holmes Chapel, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 4SL.