All Saints Church, Scholar Green facts for kids

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OS grid reference	SJ 824 575
Location	Scholar Green, Odd Rode, Cheshire
Country	England
Denomination	Anglican
Churchmanship	Traditional
Website	All Saints, Scholar Green
History
Status	Parish church
Founder(s)	Randle Wilbraham III
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Heritage designation	Grade II*
Designated	14 February 1967
Architect(s)	George Gilbert Scott
Architectural type	Church
Style	Gothic Revival
Groundbreaking	1863
Completed	1864
Construction cost	Nearly £5,914
Specifications
Materials	Stone, slate roof
Administration
Parish	Odd Rode
Deanery	Congleton
Archdeaconry	Macclesfield
Diocese	Chester
Province	York

All Saints Church is a beautiful old church in Scholar Green, a village in Cheshire, England. It's an Anglican church, which means it belongs to the Church of England. The church is very special and is listed as a Grade II* building. This means it's an important part of England's history and architecture.

The church is still active today. It works with other churches nearby, like the Church of the Good Shepherd and St Luke's Mission Church.

The Story of All Saints Church

All Saints Church was built a long time ago, between 1863 and 1864. A famous architect named George Gilbert Scott designed it. A man named Randle Wilbraham III, who lived at Rode Hall, wanted this church built. His family used to go to another church, but he wanted one closer to his home.

Building started in 1863. Sadly, Randle Wilbraham III passed away during the first year. His son, Randle Wilbraham IV, finished paying for the church. It cost almost £5,914, which was a lot of money back then! The church was officially opened in 1864.

The church has a pipe organ that was made in 1887. It cost £280. A well-known composer named Havergal Brian was the organist here from 1896 to 1906. He wrote many symphonies.

What the Church Looks Like

Outside the Church

All Saints Church is built from stone with a slate roof. It has a main hall called a nave, a side area called an aisle, and a special front part called a chancel. There's also a porch at the southwest and a small room called a vestry at the northeast.

The front of the church has three sections. In the middle, there's a doorway with carved decorations. Above the door, you can see a statue of Christ in a special carved space. At the very top, there's a double bellcote, which holds the church bells. It has a weathercock on top. The sides of the church have many windows. The porch has a pointed arch and a cross on top.

Inside the Church

Inside, the main hall (nave) and the side area (aisle) are separated by arches supported by pillars. The aisle has a rounded ceiling. The chancel, where the altar is, has beautiful marble columns with carved tops. There are also marble columns near the main east window.

Between the chancel and a small chapel, there's a fancy metal screen. It was made by a company called Skidmore. In the chapel, you can see a clay statue of Randle Wilbraham III.

The pulpit, where the priest gives sermons, is made of white stone called alabaster. It has small arches and colorful patterns. The baptismal font, used for baptisms, is also made of alabaster and looks like a large cup.

Behind the altar, there's a special carved screen called a reredos. It's a memorial to Randle Wilbraham III and his wife. It shows a scene inspired by The Last Supper painting. The beautiful stained glass in the east window is a memorial to Randle Wilbraham IV. The west window has a "Jesse window" design, showing the family tree of Jesus.

Why All Saints Church is Special

All Saints Church was officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building on February 14, 1967. This means it's considered a very important building with special historical or architectural value.

An expert on architecture, Harry Stuart Goodhart-Rendel, once said that this church was his favorite among all the churches designed by George Gilbert Scott. He felt that everything about its design was a great example of good Gothic style. The official description of the church also says that both its design and how it was built are of very high quality.

See also

• Grade II* listed buildings in Cheshire East
• List of new churches by George Gilbert Scott in Northern England
• Listed buildings in Odd Rode