Congleton United Reformed Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Congleton United Reformed Church |
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United Reformed Church, Antrobus Street, Congleton
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| OS grid reference | SJ 856 631 |
| Location | Antrobus Street, Congleton, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | United Reformed Church |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 4 April 1975 |
| Architect(s) | William Sugden |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1876 |
| Completed | 1877 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Stone, slate roof |
Congleton United Reformed Church is a historic church building located on Antrobus Street in Congleton, Cheshire, England. It is officially recognized as a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important building that needs to be protected.
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History of the Church
This church building first started as a Congregational church. It was designed by an architect named William Sugden, who was from Leek. The construction of the church took place between 1876 and 1877.
Church Design and Features
The church is built from stone and has a roof made of slate. Its architectural style is known as Gothic Revival. This style brings back elements from medieval Gothic buildings.
Outside the Church
The main entrance has two large doorways, each with a pointed arch. These are typical features of Gothic design. On the northeast side, there is a short, eight-sided tower called a turret. The church also has a very large window on its west side. Above this window, on the triangular part of the wall called the gable, there is a decorative structure. It has a ball-shaped ornament on top, called a finial. Experts who wrote about the Buildings of England said that the church's design is very unique and creative. They noted that "everything is richly and individually treated."
Inside the Church
Inside the church, there is a special seating area called a gallery at the east end. The church also has a large organ with three keyboards, known as manuals. This organ was originally built by J. J. Binns for another church in Bolton. It was moved to Congleton United Reformed Church and rebuilt in 1984 by Leonard Reeves.
See also
- Listed buildings in Congleton
