St Mary's Church, Congleton facts for kids
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St Mary's Church, Congleton
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| OS grid reference | SJ 852 631 |
| Location | West Road, Congleton, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Virgin Mary |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 4 April 1975 |
| Architect(s) | Father John Hall |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Completed | 1826 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Brick, slate roof |
St Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic church located in West Road, Congleton, Cheshire, England. It is a very old and important building. Because of its history and special design, it is officially listed as a Grade II building. This means it is protected and recognized for its special value. The building right next to it, called the presbytery, is also part of this special listing.
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History of St Mary's Church
When Was St Mary's Church Built?
St Mary's Church was built a long time ago, in 1826. It was designed by a priest named Father John Hall. He came from a nearby town called Macclesfield. The presbytery, which is the house next to the church, was built a few years later, in 1830.
Architecture and Design of St Mary's Church
What Does St Mary's Church Look Like?
The church is made from red bricks and has a roof covered in slate. It stands on a stone base, which helps protect it. The front of the church, which faces the road, has two levels.
Special Features of the Church's Front
At the front, there is a main doorway in the middle. It has a rounded top and a special window above it that looks like a fan. There are also two other windows that have rounded tops, just like the doorway.
At the very top of the front, there is a triangular part called a pediment. Inside this pediment, there is a small space called a niche. In this niche, you can see a statue of the Virgin Mary. The back part of the church is shaped a bit like a polygon, which means it has several straight sides.
Inside the Church
When you go inside St Mary's Church, you will see a special screen that divides the space. This screen is supported by columns that are in the Ionic order style. This is a classic style of columns with scroll-like decorations at the top.
Some experts who wrote about the Buildings of England said that St Mary's Church looks a lot like a Methodist church from the same time period. The only big difference is the niche with the statue of the Virgin Mary.
The Presbytery Building
The presbytery, the building next to the church, also has a doorway with a rounded top and a fan-shaped window above it. Its windows are sash windows, which means they slide up and down to open.
See also
- Listed buildings in Congleton
