Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon — church in Bowdon, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hale · 1.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Bowdon, the nearest railway station is Hale, located 1.1 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is WA14 2TP.
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1860. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Bowdon, Greater Manchester, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3781°, -2.3644°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is in the village of Bowdon near Altrincham, Greater Manchester, 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 Bowdon.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Bowdon is a community-focused parish that welcomes individuals from all walks of life. It offers various services and groups aimed at fostering faith and fellowship among its members and visitors.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is in the village of Bowdon near Altrincham, Greater Manchester, 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 Bowdon.
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Background
History
The presence of a church on the site was noted in the Domesday Book. It is likely that a new church was built in the 14th century and remodelled in the 16th century. The church was completely rebuilt between 1858 and 1860 by W. H. Brakspear, although the 16th-century roofs of the aisles were retained and incorporated into the new structure.
Architecture
The 16th-century roofs of the aisles are camber beam in type and are elaborately carved with bosses and coats of arms. The nave roof is hammerbeam in type. In the church is stained glass by Kempe and by Clutterbuck. The pulpit, dating from around 1910, is by Temple Moore. The parish registers begin in 1628.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3781, -2.3644
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Trafford, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA14 2TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Altrincham and Sale West
- Established
- 1860
- Nearest railway station
- Hale — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.bowdonchurch.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117586 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, Bowdon.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA14 2TP), in the parish of Trafford, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon — church in Bowdon, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon?
- The nearest railway station is Hale, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA14 2TP.
- When was Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon built?
- Built or established in 1860.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon a listed building?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon?
- The nearest railway station is Hale, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA14 2TP.