Historic churches · North West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich
In or near Manchester.
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich — Grade I listed church in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton · 2.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Prestwich is located at postcode M25 3JN. The nearest railway station is Clifton, which is 2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1450. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.5294°, -2.2866°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is on Church Lane, Prestwich, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Radcliffe and Prestwich, the archdeaconry of Bolton and the diocese of Manchester. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. Pevsner refers to it as "a major church".
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Prestwich is an Anglican church with a rich history spanning over 800 years. It offers a welcoming environment for all and hosts various services, including a traditional Holy Communion and a sung Parish Eucharist.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is on Church Lane, Prestwich, Greater Manchester, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Radcliffe and Prestwich, the archdeaconry of Bolton and the diocese of Manchester. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. Pevsner refers to it as "a major church".
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Background
History
Prestwich is not mentioned in the Domesday Book, but there is evidence of a church on the site since at least 1200. The north porch dates from 1895. The north and south galleries were removed in 1959.
Architecture
The arcades are carried on tall octagonal piers mostly without capitals. The roof is coffered and contains carved bosses; although much restored, it still contains some 16th century timber. The chancel is floored in polychromatic marble. The stone reredos is a memorial to a child who died at the age of eight from scarlet fever in 1863. The altar rails, the stalls, the screen and the pulpit were designed by Paley, Austin and Paley. The organ screen is a memorial to the First World War and wings were added to it to commemorate the Second World War. Also in the church is a chandelier given to the church in 1701, incorporating an eagle and child, the symbol of the Earls of Derby. The stained…
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- Coordinates
- 53.5294, -2.2866
- District
- Bury
- Parish
- Bury, unparished area
- Postcode
- M25 3JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury South
- Established
- 1450
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton — 2 km
- Official site
- www.stmarysprestwich.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117603 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Prestwich, St Mary's Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M25 3JN), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich — Grade I listed church in Bury, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode M25 3JN.
- When was Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich built?
- Built or established in 1450. Designed by Sharpe, Paley and Austin.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich a listed building?
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich?
- The nearest railway station is Clifton, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M25 3JN.