Cathedrals · North West England
Church of St Leonard, Middleton
In or near Manchester.
Church of St Leonard, Middleton is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Hill · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Leonard in Middleton, you can reach it by train to Mills Hill station, which is 1.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is M24 6BW. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Church of St Leonard, Middleton is a cathedral in england north west, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 1250. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Summary from the official site
The Church of St Leonard in Middleton is a historic church known for its architectural features and community significance. Visitors can explore its interior and learn about its history and role in the local community.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
St Leonard's is a Church of England parish church in Middleton, a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. Historically part of Lancashire, it is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building and form part of Middleton's "Golden Cluster" of heritage sites.
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Background
History
Much of the present building was erected in 1412 by Thomas Langley (born in Middleton in 1363) who was Bishop of Durham and Lord Chancellor of England. He re-used the Norman doorway from an earlier structure to create the tower arch. Also distinctive in this region is the weather-boarded top stage to the tower. The church of St Leonard was enlarged in 1524 by Sir Richard Assheton, in celebration of the knighthood granted to him by Henry VIII for his part in the Battle of Flodden in 1513. On 15 March 1957, St Leonard's was designated as a Grade I listed building.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5532, -2.1946
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- M24 6BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Heywood and Middleton North
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Hill — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.middletonparishchurch.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117476 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Leonard's Church, Middleton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Leonard, Middleton?
- Church of St Leonard, Middleton is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M24 6BW), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Leonard, Middleton?
- Church of St Leonard, Middleton is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Leonard, Middleton?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode M24 6BW.
- When was Church of St Leonard, Middleton built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- How do I get to Church of St Leonard, Middleton?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M24 6BW.