Where is St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath?

St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW11 4WE), in the parish of Sandbach.

How do I get to St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath?

The nearest railway station is Sandbach, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW11 4WE.

When was St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath built?

Built or established in 1861. Designed by George Gilbert Scott.

Is St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath a listed building?

St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath free to visit?

Yes, St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath is free to enter.

How do I get to St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath?

The nearest railway station is Sandbach, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW11 4WE.

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St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath

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St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath — grade II listed church in Sandbach, Cheshire, England, UK.

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Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Sandbach · 3.8 km

Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

St John the Evangelist's Church is located in Sandbach Heath, Cheshire East, with the postcode CW11 4WE. The nearest railway station is Sandbach, which is 3.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.

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St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1861. Designed by George Gilbert Scott. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Sandbach, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.1507°, -2.3374°.

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Heritage listing

St John the Evangelist's Church is in Sandbach Heath, about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of Sandbach, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Congleton, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. Its benefice is united with those of Christ Church, Wheelock, and St Philip, Hassall Green. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

St John the Evangelist's Church is a welcoming place for visitors of all ages. The church hosts regular services, including a special children's service on fifth Sundays, providing a community-focused environment.

From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

St John's was built in 1861 and designed by George Gilbert Scott following a bequest of £5,000 (equivalent to £|r=-4}}}} in ).

Architecture

The church is constructed in yellow stone from Mow Cop with red sandstone dressings, and has Westmorland slate roofs. Its plan is cruciform, consisting of a nave, north and south transepts, a chancel, and a central tower with a spire. The windows contain plate tracery.

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Coordinates: 53.1507, -2.3374
District: Cheshire East
Parish: Sandbach
Postcode: CW11 4WE
Parliamentary constituency: Congleton
Phone: 01270 768826
Established: 1861
Nearest railway station: Sandbach — 3.8 km
Official site: www.achurchnearyou.com

Sources

wikidata: Q15979381 (CC0)
wikipedia: St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: St. John the Evangelist, Sandbach Heath - geograph.org.uk - 1538931.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath?: St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW11 4WE), in the parish of Sandbach.
What is St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath?: St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath — grade II listed church in Sandbach, Cheshire, England, UK.
How do I get to St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath?: The nearest railway station is Sandbach, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW11 4WE.
When was St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath built?: Built or established in 1861. Designed by George Gilbert Scott.
Is St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath a listed building?: St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath free to visit?: Yes, St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath is free to enter.
How do I get to St John the Evangelist's Church, Sandbach Heath?: The nearest railway station is Sandbach, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW11 4WE.

Plan your visit

Getting there & planning your visit

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Official information

From the Wikipedia article

Background

Sources

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