Historic churches · West Midlands
St Thomas' Church, Henbury
In or near Henbury.
St Thomas' Church, Henbury — church in Henbury, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield · 3.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Thomas' Church in Henbury is located at postcode SK11 9NN. The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, which is 3.8 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Thomas' Church, Henbury is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1870. Designed by Richard Lane. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Henbury, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.2595°, -2.1792°.
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Heritage listing
St Thomas' Church is in Church Lane in the village of Henbury, 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.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Thomas' Church in Henbury is a welcoming community hub for Christian worship and fellowship. It serves as a venue for traditional services, weddings, and baptisms, and hosts various social activities for all ages. The church is set in a picturesque village environment, enhancing its intimate atmosphere.
From the Wikipedia article
St Thomas' Church is in Church Lane in the village of Henbury, 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.
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Background
History
The church was built in 1844–45, and designed by the Manchester architect Richard Lane. The chancel was added in about 1870.
Architecture
St Thomas' is constructed in stone with a tiled roof. Its plan consists of a five-bay nave, a chancel, a southeast vestry, and a west tower. The tower is in two stages with clasping buttresses, and is surmounted by an octagonal broach spire. The bottom stage of the tower contains a two-light window with Decorated tracery, above which is a clock face. In the top stage are louvred lancet bell openings. The spire contains lucarnes on alternate faces. In the angle between the tower and the west wall of the nave is a stair turret. The windows along the sides of the church are lancets. The east window has three lights, with two sexfoils and a cinquefoil at the apex. The south porch is gabled and…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2595, -2.1792
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Henbury
- Postcode
- SK11 9NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Phone
- 01625 424505
- Established
- 1870
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.stthomashenbury.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15979514 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Thomas' Church, Henbury (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Thomas, Henbury - geograph.org.uk - 1538905.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Thomas' Church, Henbury?
- St Thomas' Church, Henbury is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 9NN), in the parish of Henbury.
- What is St Thomas' Church, Henbury?
- St Thomas' Church, Henbury — church in Henbury, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Thomas' Church, Henbury?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 9NN.
- When was St Thomas' Church, Henbury built?
- Built or established in 1870. Designed by Richard Lane.
- Is St Thomas' Church, Henbury a listed building?
- St Thomas' Church, Henbury is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Thomas' Church, Henbury free to visit?
- Yes, St Thomas' Church, Henbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Thomas' Church, Henbury?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 9NN.