St Mark's Church, Antrobus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mark's Church, Antrobus |
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| OS grid reference | SJ 645 796 |
| Location | Knutsford Road, Antrobus, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St Mark, Antrobus |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint Mark |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 27 August 1986 |
| Architect(s) | George Gilbert Scott |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1847 |
| Completed | 1848 |
| Construction cost | £1,550 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone, slate roof |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Mark, Antrobus |
| Deanery | Great Budworth |
| Archdeaconry | Chester |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
St Mark's Church is a beautiful old church located on Knutsford Road in the village of Antrobus, Cheshire, England. It's an active Anglican parish church, which means it's a local church for people in the area. It's part of the Diocese of Chester, which is a larger church area. The church shares its vicar (the priest in charge) with another church nearby, St Mary and All Saints Church in Great Budworth. St Mark's Church is also a special building because it's listed as a Grade II building. This means it's important for its history and architecture.
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History of St Mark's Church
St Mark's Church was designed by a very famous architect named George Gilbert Scott. He designed many important buildings. The church was built a long time ago, between 1847 and 1848. It cost about £1,550 to build back then. That would be a lot more money today! The church also received a small grant of £80 to help with its construction.
What St Mark's Church Looks Like
The church is built from red sandstone, which is a type of rock. Its roof is made of slate, a dark grey stone. The church's style is called Decorated Gothic, which means it has fancy decorations and pointed arches.
Inside and Outside the Church
The church has a main area called the nave, where people sit. There's also a south porch, which is like a small entrance room. At the front of the church is the chancel, where the altar is, and a small room called a vestry on the north side.
On the very top of the church's roof, you can see a small tower called a bellcote, which holds the church bell. It has a weathervane on top that shows which way the wind is blowing.
Along the sides of the church, there are windows that let in light. Some have two sections, and there's also a tall, narrow window called a lancet window. The window at the very front (the east window) has three sections, and the one at the back (the west window) has two.
On the south side, there's a strong support called a buttress that helps hold up the wall. It also has a special door for the priest. The porch at the entrance is made of wood.
Inside the church, there's a screen that separates the nave from the chancel. This screen was also designed by George Gilbert Scott. Part of it is made of wood, and part is made of iron. You can also see beautiful stained glass in some of the windows, both in the chancel and on the south wall of the nave.
Churchyard Features
In the churchyard, which is the area around the church, there is a special grave. It belongs to a soldier from the First World War who was part of the Cheshire Regiment. This grave is a reminder of his service.
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