Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
All Saints Church, Marple
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All Saints Church, Marple — church in Marple, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marple · 1.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit All Saints Church in Marple, you can take a train to Marple station, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for the church is SK6 7NB. Entry is free.
About
All Saints Church, Marple is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1880. Designed by James Medland and Henry Taylor. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Marple, Greater Manchester, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3883°, -2.0594°.
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Heritage listing
All Saints Church is in Church Lane, Marple, Greater Manchester, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. In the churchyard is the tower of an earlier church, which is also listed at Grade II. The church is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Chadkirk.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
All Saints Church in Marple is a welcoming place for individuals of all faiths or none. The church offers regular worship services and community support initiatives, including a food bank.
From the Wikipedia article
All Saints Church is in Church Lane, Marple, Greater Manchester, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. In the churchyard is the tower of an earlier church, which is also listed at Grade II. The church is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Chadkirk.
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Background
History
The first church on the site was a small timber-framed building erected in the second half of the 16th century. The first recorded service took place in 1588. In 1803 the building was in a ruinous condition and it was decided that a new church should be built. In 1808 Robert Goldsmith was appointed as architect and the church was completed in 1811 at a cost of £4,000 (). A major financial contributor to the building of the church was Samuel Oldknow, a local cotton manufacturer. In 1816 a peal of bells arrived and in 1826 an organ was installed. By the 1870s the church was too small for the congregation and the building was unsuitable for expansion so it was decided that a new church should…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3883, -2.0594
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK6 7NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Phone
- (0)1614272378
- Established
- 1880
- Nearest railway station
- Marple — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.allsaintsmarple.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4729501 (CC0)
- wikipedia: All Saints Church, Marple (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All saints church, Marple, Greater Manchester.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is All Saints Church, Marple?
- All Saints Church, Marple is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK6 7NB), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is All Saints Church, Marple?
- All Saints Church, Marple — church in Marple, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
- How do I get to All Saints Church, Marple?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK6 7NB.
- When was All Saints Church, Marple built?
- Built or established in 1880. Designed by James Medland and Henry Taylor.
- Is All Saints Church, Marple a listed building?
- All Saints Church, Marple is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is All Saints Church, Marple free to visit?
- Yes, All Saints Church, Marple is free to enter.
- How do I get to All Saints Church, Marple?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK6 7NB.