Christ Church, Willaston facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SJ 329 778 |
| Location | Neston Road, Willaston, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Christ Church, Willaston |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 29 April 1999 |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Fulljames (1808-1874) and Frederick Sandham Waller (1822-1905) Bernard Miller |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1854 |
| Completed | 1926 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone, slate roofs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Willaston |
| Deanery | Wirral South |
| Archdeaconry | Chester |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
Christ Church is a beautiful old church located in Neston Road, Willaston, Cheshire, England. It's an active Anglican church, meaning it's part of the Church of England. This church is also a special Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical building protected by the government.
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The Church's Story
Christ Church was built a long time ago, in 1854. Two architects, Fulljames and Waller, designed the original building. Later, in 1926, another part called the north aisle was added. This new section was designed by Bernard Miller.
What the Church Looks Like
The church is built from sandstone, which is a type of rock, and its roofs are made of slate. It has a front entrance, or porch, made of wood and stone.
The church's main part is called the nave, which has four sections. It also has a north aisle, a south porch, and a chancel (the area around the altar). At the east end of the nave, there's a small tower for bells called a bellcote.
- The east window has three sections.
- The windows along the sides of the chancel have one section each.
- The nave windows have two sections, and the west window has four sections.
- Some windows in the aisle and vestry have special carvings of angels.
- On the chancel roof, there's a decorative wheel-cross.
Stained Glass Windows
The church has many beautiful stained glass windows.
- The east window, made in 1855, was created by an artist named William Wailes.
- Other windows were made by Kempe in 1902, and by W. B. Simpson and Sons in 1897.
- More modern windows were added by William T. Davies in 1975, 1980, and 2000.
The Organ
The church has a large organ with two keyboards, called a two-manual organ. It was built between 1925 and 1926 by a company called Nicholson. It was later repaired and made new again in 1999 by David Wells.
Outside the Church
In the churchyard, which is the area around the church, there are graves for ten service members. Seven of these people died during World War I, and three died during World War II. These are known as war graves.
See also
- Listed buildings in Willaston, Cheshire West
