Church of St Mary of the Angels, Hooton facts for kids
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Church of St Mary of the Angels, Hooton, from the southeast
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| OS grid reference | SJ 363 782 |
| Location | Welsh Road, Hooton, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | St Mary's, Hooton |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 17 May 1985 |
| Architect(s) | E. J. Torver |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Groundbreaking | 1878 |
| Completed | 1879 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Shrewsbury |
The Church of St Mary of the Angels is a beautiful Roman Catholic church. You can find it in Welsh Road, Hooton, Cheshire, England. It's still an active church today. This building is very special because it's a "Grade II listed building". This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected. Experts have even called its design "individual," meaning it's quite unique!
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Building History: How it Began
The first stone for the church was placed on 24 March 1878. This marked the start of its construction. The church officially opened its doors on 22 August 1879. Edmund Knight, who was the Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury at the time, opened it. The person who designed this unique church was an architect named E. J. Torver. Later, on 10 June 1883, the church was formally blessed in a special ceremony. This was done by Arthur Riddell, the Bishop of Northampton, because Bishop Knight was unwell.
Church Design: What it Looks Like
The Church of St Mary of the Angels is built using red sandstone. Its layout includes a main hall, called a nave, and a porch at the front. There's also a special area for the altar, known as a chancel, which has a rounded end called an apse. On one side, there's a north chapel, also with a rounded end. A vestry, which is like a changing room for priests, is also part of the building.
On the very top of the church's roof, you can see a small tower called a bellcote. This is where the church bell is kept. Inside the porch, there are special panels. These panels show symbols representing the Evangelists, who were important writers in the Bible. At the front of the church, there's a large, round window with beautiful patterns, known as a rose window. Many of the windows in the church have amazing stained glass artwork. These colorful windows were made by a famous company called Mayer of Munich.
Outside the Church
In the churchyard, which is the area around the church, there's a special grave. It belongs to an officer from the Royal Air Force who fought in World War I. This grave is looked after by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
See also
- Listed buildings in Hooton, Cheshire
