Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley?

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 0NX), in the parish of Bosley.

How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley?

The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 0NX.

Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley a listed building?

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.

Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley free to visit?

Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley is free to enter.

How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley?

The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 0NX.

Historic churches · West Midlands

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley

In or near Heaton.

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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley — Grade II* listed church in Bosley, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Congleton · 5.6 km

Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Bosley, you can take a train to Congleton station, which is 5.6 km away. The postcode for the church is SK11 0NX, and entry is free.

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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1879. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II* listed church in Bosley, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.1870°, -2.1239°.

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Heritage listing

The Church of St Mary the Virgin is in Leek Road, Bosley, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the deanery of Macclesfield. Its benefice is combined with those of St Michael, North Rode, St Michael, Wincle, and St Saviour, Wildboarclough.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

St Mary the Virgin is a welcoming church located in Bosley, part of the Peak Parishes benefice. Visitors can participate in traditional services and community events, fostering fellowship among members and newcomers alike.

From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

This church was initially a chapel of ease to the parish church of Prestbury and was dedicated to Saint Thomas the Martyr. Later the dedication was changed to Saint Lawrence, and later again to Saint Mary the Virgin. In response to a petition by the parishioners a papal bull was issued by Pope Boniface IX in 1402 granting the church greater independence. The church was originally a timber-framed church with a stone tower. The red sandstone tower dates from about 1500. In 1777 the church, apart from the tower, was rebuilt in brick. A chancel designed by James Green was added in 1834. In 1878–79 new bells were installed, the tower was raised by 6 ft, and some of the original medieval…

Architecture

In the church is a late 18th-century altar table, a 17th-century oak pulpit, sanctuary chairs from the same period, and a parish chest dating probably from the 16th century. The parish registers begin in 1728.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 53.1870, -2.1239
District: Cheshire East
Parish: Bosley
Postcode: SK11 0NX
Parliamentary constituency: Macclesfield
Phone: 07881723003
Established: 1879
Nearest railway station: Congleton — 5.6 km
Official site: www.achurchnearyou.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley?: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 0NX), in the parish of Bosley.
What is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley?: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley — Grade II* listed church in Bosley, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley?: The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 0NX.
When was Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley built?: Built or established in 1879.
Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley a listed building?: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley free to visit?: Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bosley?: The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 0NX.

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