Historic churches · West Midlands
St Paul's Church, Macclesfield
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St Paul's Church, Macclesfield — grade II listed church in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Paul's Church in Macclesfield, you can take a train to Macclesfield station, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is SK11 7AH.
About
St Paul's Church, Macclesfield is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1844. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.2573°, -2.1196°.
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Heritage listing
St Paul's Church is in Brook Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Macclesfield, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It was a Commissioners' church, having received a grant towards its construction from the Church Building Commission.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St. Paul's Church in Macclesfield is a family-friendly church that offers a variety of services and community activities. Visitors can participate in worship, enjoy fellowship, and engage in various groups and classes held at the parish centre.
From the Wikipedia article
St Paul's Church is in Brook Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Macclesfield, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It was a Commissioners' church, having received a grant towards its construction from the Church Building Commission.
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Background
History
St Paul's was built in 1843–44 to a design by William Hayley. A grant of £1,000 () was given towards its construction by the Church Building Commission. The total cost of construction was £5,000.
Architecture
Inside the church are five-bay arcades carried on octagonal piers, and a west gallery. Between the nave and the chancel is a screen with an integral pulpit. In the chancel is a reredos containing mosaic, and sediliae on both the north and south sides. In the eastern bay of the chancel the roof is painted with stencil work.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2573, -2.1196
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Macclesfield
- Postcode
- SK11 7AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Phone
- (01625) 501773
- Established
- 1844
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595133 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Paul's Church, Macclesfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Paul's Church, Macclesfield.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Paul's Church, Macclesfield?
- St Paul's Church, Macclesfield is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 7AH), in the parish of Macclesfield.
- What is St Paul's Church, Macclesfield?
- St Paul's Church, Macclesfield — grade II listed church in Macclesfield, Cheshire East, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Paul's Church, Macclesfield?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 7AH.
- When was St Paul's Church, Macclesfield built?
- Built or established in 1844.
- Is St Paul's Church, Macclesfield a listed building?
- St Paul's Church, Macclesfield is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Paul's Church, Macclesfield free to visit?
- Yes, St Paul's Church, Macclesfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Paul's Church, Macclesfield?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 7AH.