Historic churches · North West England
St Edith's Church, Shocklach
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St Edith's Church, Shocklach — Grade I listed church in Shocklach, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) · 9.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Edith's Church in Shocklach, the nearest railway station is Gresford, located 9.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CH3 6RB, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Edith's Church, Shocklach is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Shocklach, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.0459°, -2.8490°.
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Heritage listing
St Edith's Church, Shocklach, stands at the end of an isolated lane running toward the River Dee about 1 mile (2 km) to the north of the village of Shocklach, Cheshire, England. It is a small Norman church, and is one of the oldest ecclesiastical buildings in Cheshire. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building and its simple Norman work is considered to be unique in Cheshire. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Malpas.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Edith's Church is a part of the community in Shocklach, Cheshire, serving as a place of worship and community activities. It hosts regular services and events, welcoming visitors to participate in its spiritual and communal life.
From the Wikipedia article
St Edith's Church, Shocklach, stands at the end of an isolated lane running toward the River Dee about 1 mile (2 km) to the north of the village of Shocklach, Cheshire, England. It is a small Norman church, and is one of the oldest ecclesiastical buildings in Cheshire. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building and its simple Norman work is considered to be unique in Cheshire. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Malpas. Its benefice is combined with that of St Mary, Tilston.
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Background
History
The church was built probably about 1150 by Thomas de Shocklach. As the church is dedicated to Saint Edith of Wilton, an Anglo-Saxon saint, it is thought that an earlier church may have stood on the site. The chancel and chancel arch date from the early 14th century. In the 17th century the west wall of the nave was restored and altered to provide a small baptistry between two buttresses. The ceiling was added in 1813 and the belfry was built in 1815. Victorian restoration was carried out in 1878 when a new wooden floor was inserted, raising its level by some 12 in to 18 in. The churchyard was extended in 1905, and again in 1922. In 1926 the vestry was rebuilt to the north of the chancel.…
Architecture
The nave has a curved plaster ceiling with plaster rosettes. The oak pulpit is plain and is dated 1687 with brass nails. On the west wall of the nave are the royal arms of George III dated 1760 and a hatchment to the Purleston family.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0459, -2.8490
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Shocklach Oviatt and District
- Postcode
- CH3 6RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Phone
- 01829 250471
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) — 9.2 km
- Official site
- www.tilstonandshocklachchurch.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592992 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Edith's Church, Shocklach (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shocklach Church 2010.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Edith's Church, Shocklach?
- St Edith's Church, Shocklach is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 6RB), in the parish of Shocklach Oviatt and District.
- What is St Edith's Church, Shocklach?
- St Edith's Church, Shocklach — Grade I listed church in Shocklach, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Edith's Church, Shocklach?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3 6RB.
- When was St Edith's Church, Shocklach built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Edith's Church, Shocklach a listed building?
- St Edith's Church, Shocklach is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Edith's Church, Shocklach free to visit?
- Yes, St Edith's Church, Shocklach is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Edith's Church, Shocklach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 6RB. It sits within the Chester South and Eddisbury parliamentary constituency.