Historic churches · North West England
St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey
In or near Manchester.
St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey — church in Trafford, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Urmston · 1.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Martin's Church is located in Ashton upon Mersey, Trafford, with the postcode M33 5QQ. The nearest railway station is Urmston, which is 1.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1301. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Trafford, UK". Coordinates: 53.4332°, -2.3440°.
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Heritage listing
St Martin's Church is in Church Lane, Ashton upon Mersey, a district of Sale, Greater Manchester, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Bowdon.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Martin's Church in Ashton upon Mersey is a traditional Church of England parish that offers a vibrant worship experience. The church engages actively with the local community and provides various services throughout the week.
From the Wikipedia article
St Martin's Church is in Church Lane, Ashton upon Mersey, a district of Sale, Greater Manchester, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Bowdon.
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Background
History
The first church, probably timber-framed, was built in 1304 on the site of an old Saxon burial place. In 1704 it was destroyed by a storm. A new church was built in 1714 for Joshua Allen. In 1874 a baptistry by W. H. Brakspear was added. In 1886, the turret and clock were removed and the following year a new tower was built, it was designed by George Truefitt for Sir Williams Cunliffe Brooks. In the same year a ring of 13 bells was installed and a new lych gate was built.
Architecture
At the west end is a gallery. The roof is double hammer beam in type. The chancel walls are panelled with the ends of former box pews. One font dating from the 16th century on a 20th-century shaft is wrongly dated 1304. Another font dates from the 18th century.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4332, -2.3440
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Trafford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M33 5QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Altrincham and Sale West
- Phone
- 0161 969 4180
- Established
- 1301
- Nearest railway station
- Urmston — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.stmartinsaom.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15979399 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St martins ashton upon mersey.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey?
- St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M33 5QQ), in the parish of Trafford, unparished area.
- What is St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey?
- St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey — church in Trafford, UK.
- How do I get to St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey?
- The nearest railway station is Urmston, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode M33 5QQ.
- When was St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey built?
- Built or established in 1301.
- Is St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey a listed building?
- St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey free to visit?
- Yes, St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Martin's Church, Ashton upon Mersey?
- The nearest railway station is Urmston, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M33 5QQ.