Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury — grade II listed church in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bury, Bolton Street · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is located in Bury, North West England, with the postcode BL9 0GE. The nearest railway station is Bury, Bolton Street, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1876. Designed by J. S. Crowther. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.5940°, -2.2969°.
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Heritage listing
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is located at the highest point in the town centre of Bury, Greater Manchester, England. It is situated on the edge of the town centre. The main body of the church was completed on 2 February 1876, the steeple predates it to 1842. It is designated in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bury Parish Church is a historic Christian community that offers a variety of worship services and activities for people of all ages. Visitors can participate in traditional and family-friendly services, and engage with the church's commitment to community and compassion.
From the Wikipedia article
The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is located at the highest point in the town centre of Bury, Greater Manchester, England. It is situated on the edge of the town centre. The main body of the church was completed on 2 February 1876, the steeple predates it to 1842. It is designated in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
Church records suggest that the first church was built on the site in 971 A.D. when parishes were first formed by Edgar, King of England, although this is likely to have been a wood and thatch structure. Churches of this type of construction are thought to have been used until a church in the gothic style was completed in 1585. Between 1773 and 1780 the main body of this church was demolished and rebuilt leaving only the spire from the original church. The spire was replaced in 1842 but by 1870 the wood in the rest of the church had rotted and a new building was needed. The new church designed by the architect J. S. Crowther, leaving the 1842 spire in place, was officially opened on…
Architecture
The building is of dressed stone with slate roofs, with a buttressed 3-stage tower with a spire. The interior features a hammerbeam and tie-beam roof and mosaic flooring. There is stained glass by Hardman and Clayton and Bell.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5940, -2.2969
- District
- Bury
- Parish
- Bury, unparished area
- Postcode
- BL9 0GE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury North
- Phone
- 0161 764 2452
- Established
- 1876
- Nearest railway station
- Bury, Bolton Street — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Sundays 8am, 10am, and 6:30pm; Wednesdays 11am (currently suspended)
- Official site
- www.buryparishchurch.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117588 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bury Parish Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL9 0GE), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury — grade II listed church in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury?
- The nearest railway station is Bury, Bolton Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL9 0GE.
- When was Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury built?
- Built or established in 1876. Designed by J. S. Crowther.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury a listed building?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury?
- The nearest railway station is Bury, Bolton Street, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL9 0GE.