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 built a very long time ago, in the 1300s (14th century). Its tall tower was added later, in the 1400s (15th century).
This church is considered a very special building by English Heritage. It's a 'Grade I listed building', which means it's one of the most important historic buildings in England. It was first listed in 1966. It used to be called the Church of St Mary and St Bartholomew. In 1991, when some local church areas joined together, it got its current name.
In the churchyard, there are graves of nine soldiers who died in the First World War and the Second World War. These graves are looked after by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Looking After the Church
Churches need a lot of care to stay in good condition. The roof of St Mary's Church was fixed and made new in 2008 and 2009. This work cost a lot of money, about £250,000.
In 2015, on Boxing Day, the church faced a big problem. Flood waters came into the area so badly that people could not get to the church until two days later. The flooding caused a lot of damage inside the church. Many valuable and cherished items were harmed.
See also
- List of churches in Greater Manchester
- Grade I listed churches in Greater Manchester
- Listed buildings in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester
