Christ Church, Wheelock facts for kids

Christ Church is a historic building located in Wheelock, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican church, which means it belongs to the Church of England. This church serves the local community as a parish church. It is also connected with two other nearby churches: St John the Evangelist in Sandbach Heath and St Philip in Hassall Green.

The Church's Story

The main part of Christ Church, called the nave, was built in 1836. It was first used as a "chapel of ease." This means it was a smaller church built to serve people who lived far from the main parish church.

In 1843, the church was officially "dedicated" to Christ by the Bishop of Chester. This is a special ceremony that sets a building aside for religious use. Later, in 1903, a new section called the chancel was added. The architect who designed this part was Alfred Price.

What the Church Looks Like

Christ Church is built using brick. Its windows are tall and narrow, known as lancet windows. At the west end of the church, there is a group of three lancet windows.

Also at the west end, you can see a small structure on the roof called a bellcote. This is where the church's bell is housed. It has a pointed roof, like a small gable.

Outside the Church

In the churchyard, there is a stone war memorial. It was put there around 1920. The memorial features a statue of a soldier dressed in his military uniform.