Parish Church of St Mary, Radcliffe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary, Radcliffe |
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 St Mary, Radcliffe
Location in Greater Manchester
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| 53°33′52″N 2°18′29″W / 53.564428°N 2.308084°W | |
| Location | Radcliffe, Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Central |
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| Former name(s) | Church of St Mary and St Bartholomew |
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| Completed | 14th century |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Manchester |
| Province | Province of York |
The Parish Church of St Mary, Radcliffe is an old and important church located in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester. It was first built a very long time ago, in the 1300s (the 14th century). The tall tower you see today was added later, in the 1400s (the 15th century).
This church is considered a very special building. It is a Grade I listed building, which means it has great historical importance. It was given this special status in 1966. Back then, it was known as the Church of St Mary and St Bartholomew. In 1991, some local church areas joined together. That is when the church got its current name, St Mary, Radcliffe.
The churchyard is also a place of remembrance. It contains the war graves of nine soldiers. Six of these soldiers fought in World War I, and three fought in World War II.
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Protecting the Church Building
Roof Repairs and Costs
Keeping old buildings like St Mary's in good condition is very important. The church roof needed a lot of work. It was repaired between 2008 and 2009. This big repair project cost about £250,000.
Dealing with Flooding Damage
In December 2015, the church faced a big challenge. On Boxing Day, the area experienced severe flooding. The church building was completely surrounded by water. It was impossible to reach until two days later, on December 28th. This flood caused a lot of damage inside the church. Many valuable and cherished items were harmed. The repairs cost thousands of pounds.
More to Explore
- List of churches in Greater Manchester
- Grade I listed churches in Greater Manchester
- Listed buildings in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester
