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Historic churches Β· North West England

St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh

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St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh β€” Grade II listed church in Little Leigh, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.

St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh, historic churches in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Acton Bridge Β· 2.2 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit St Michael and All Angels Church in Little Leigh, the nearest railway station is Acton Bridge, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CW8 4RR, and entry to the church is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1879. Designed by Edmund Kirby. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed church in Little Leigh, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.2790Β°, -2.5783Β°.

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Heritage listing

St Michael and All Angels Church is in the village of Little Leigh, Cheshire, England. The church 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 Chester and the deanery of Great Budworth. It is one of three parish churches in the parish of Aston-by-Sutton, Little Leigh and Lower Whitley. The others being St Peter, Aston-by-Sutton and St Luke, Lower Whitley.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Michael and All Angels Church is in the village of Little Leigh, Cheshire, England. The church 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 Chester and the deanery of Great Budworth. It is one of three parish churches in the parish of Aston-by-Sutton, Little Leigh and Lower Whitley. The others being St Peter, Aston-by-Sutton and St Luke, Lower Whitley. Until 31 May 2013, the three were separate parishes united in a benefice along with St Mark, Antrobus

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Background

History

Originally in the parish of Great Budworth, an ancient chapel of ease in Little Leigh was fully rebuilt in 1712 and was described as "a mean building of brick, standing defenceless in the highway". The west end of the chapel was used as the village school until a separate building was completed in 1840. The old chapel stood in what is now the churchyard. The new church was built in 1879 to a design by Edmund Kirby.

Architecture

The interior of the church is brick and terracotta throughout. In the chancel is a three-seat sedilia with a lancet above each seat.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
53.2790, -2.5783
Parish
Little Leigh
Postcode
CW8 4RR
Parliamentary constituency
Tatton
Established
1879
Nearest railway station
Acton Bridge β€” 2.2 km
Official site
www.parishof.org

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh?
St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW8 4RR), in the parish of Little Leigh.
What is St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh?
St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh β€” Grade II listed church in Little Leigh, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
How do I get to St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh?
The nearest railway station is Acton Bridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW8 4RR.
When was St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh built?
Built or established in 1879. Designed by Edmund Kirby.
Is St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh a listed building?
St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh free to visit?
Yes, St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh is free to enter.
How do I get to St Michael and All Angels Church, Little Leigh?
The nearest railway station is Acton Bridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW8 4RR.