Church of St Peter, Blackley facts for kids
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Church of St Peter
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 Church of St Peter, Blackley
Location in Greater Manchester
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| Location | Blackley, Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Central |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | St Peter |
| Dedicated | 1844 |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Architectural type | Parish church |
| Style | Gothic Revival architecture |
The Church of St Peter is a historic church located on Old Market Street in Blackley, Manchester, England. It was built in 1844 and designed in the Gothic Revival style by architects E. and H. Shellard. This church is special because it has kept almost all of its original inside features. It was recognized as a Grade II* listed building on June 20, 1988, which means it's a very important historical building.
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About St Peter's Church
The Church of St Peter was built as a Commissioners' church. This means it received money from a special fund set up by the government. The total cost to build it was about £3,162, which was a lot of money back then!
What Makes St Peter's Church Special?
The church is made from rough sandstone blocks with smooth stone details. It has strong supports called buttresses and tall, decorative towers called pinnacles. The main part of the church, called the nave, leads to a sturdy tower at the west end.
Inside, the church has aisles on the sides, making it feel spacious. What's really amazing is that almost all of its original 19th-century interior is still there. This includes the old wooden box pews and other seating, which are very rare to find completely intact today.
A Place of Remembrance
The churchyard, which is the area around the church, is also important. It contains the war graves of 17 service personnel. These are the burial places of ten soldiers from World War I and seven from World War II. They are a reminder of those who gave their lives in these major conflicts.
More to Explore
- Grade II* listed buildings in Greater Manchester
- Listed buildings in Manchester-M9
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