Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Mary's Church, Disley
In or near Disley.
St Mary's Church, Disley — church in Disley, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Disley · 0.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary's Church in Disley is located at postcode SK12 2AG and is easily accessible from Disley railway station, which is just 0.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Mary's Church, Disley is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1558. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Constructed primarily of lead. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Disley, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3575°, -2.0395°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary's Church is an Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Chadkirk. It is on a hill overlooking the village of Disley, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. Its benefice is combined with that of St John, Furness Vale.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary's Church in Disley is a historic Anglican church with a heritage spanning over 450 years. It serves as a community hub, offering regular services and events while being actively involved in local outreach and sustainability efforts.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary's Church is an Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Chadkirk. It is on a hill overlooking the village of Disley, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. Its benefice is combined with that of St John, Furness Vale.
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Background
History
The original church was intended as a chantry chapel for the fifth Sir Piers Legh of Lyme in the early 16th century but Sir Piers died before it was completed. It was built between 1527 and 1558,
Architecture
Inside the church are galleries at the west end and over the aisles. The windows contain medieval glass from the Continent. The organ was built by Samuel Renn in 1836 and rebuilt in 1882 by Alex Young. It was renovated in 1949 by Jardine and restored by Church and Company of Stamfordham in 1977. The organ case of 1836 by Renn is still in place. There is a ring of six bells, all cast by Thomas Mears II at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in 1837. The parish registers begin in 1591.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3575, -2.0395
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Disley
- Postcode
- SK12 2AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Phone
- 01663 635273
- Established
- 1558
- Nearest railway station
- Disley — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.disley-parish.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594314 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary's Church, Disley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church, Disley.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary's Church, Disley?
- St Mary's Church, Disley is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK12 2AG), in the parish of Disley.
- What is St Mary's Church, Disley?
- St Mary's Church, Disley — church in Disley, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Disley?
- The nearest railway station is Disley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK12 2AG.
- When was St Mary's Church, Disley built?
- Built or established in 1558.
- Is St Mary's Church, Disley a listed building?
- St Mary's Church, Disley is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Mary's Church, Disley free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary's Church, Disley is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary's Church, Disley?
- The nearest railway station is Disley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK12 2AG.