Historic churches · North West England
St Leonard's Church, Middleton
In or near Manchester.
St Leonard's Church, Middleton — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Hill · 1.5 km
- Free entry
About
St Leonard's Church, Middleton is a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
St Leonard's Church is located in Middleton, North-West England. This church is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the area's ecclesiastical heritage.
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Background
History
Much of the present building was erected in 1412 by Thomas Langley (born in Middleton in 1363) who was Bishop of Durham and Lord Chancellor of England. He re-used the Norman doorway from an earlier structure to create the tower arch. Also distinctive in this region is the weather-boarded top stage to the tower. The church of St Leonard was enlarged in 1524 by Sir Richard Assheton, in celebration of the knighthood granted to him by Henry VIII for his part in the Battle of Flodden in 1513. On 15 March 1957, St Leonard's was designated as a Grade I listed building.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5532, -2.1946
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- M24 6BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Heywood and Middleton North
- Nearest railway station
- Mills Hill — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.middletonparishchurch.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: St Leonard's Church, Middleton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Leonard's Church, Middleton?
- St Leonard's Church, Middleton is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M24 6BW), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is St Leonard's Church, Middleton?
- St Leonard's Church, Middleton — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Leonard's Church, Middleton?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode M24 6BW.
- Is St Leonard's Church, Middleton free to visit?
- Yes, St Leonard's Church, Middleton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Leonard's Church, Middleton?
- The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M24 6BW.