St Matthew's Church, Chadderton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Matthew |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Church of England |
| District | Diocese of Manchester |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Location | |
| Location | Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Completed | 1857 |
| Spire(s) | 1 |
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| St Matthew and St Luke | |
The Parish Church of St. Matthew is a special church for the Church of England community in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England. It's part of the Diocese of Manchester. This church is also a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical building protected by law.
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The Story of St. Matthew's Church
The area around St. Matthew's in Chadderton became its own church "parish" in 1844. A parish is like a local area served by a church.
Before the current stone church was built, a small wooden chapel was put up in 1845. This temporary chapel was used while the main church was being constructed.
Building the Church
Work on the main church building started in 1847. The architect was E. H. Shellard. The church was finished and officially opened in 1857.
Even though the parish area was very large back then, not many houses were in it. Over time, more homes were built.
Growing the Community
As more people moved in, the original large parish was divided. New parishes like St. Mark, St. Luke, and St. Gabriel were created. Part of the area also joined the parish of St. Leonard.
Today, the parish of St. Matthew has about 2,500 homes. Around 7,000 people live in the area. Most of the homes are semi-detached, with some detached and terraced houses too.
Life in the Parish
The area is mostly suburban, meaning it's a mix of residential and commercial spaces. However, there are still some rural areas with farms and green spaces.
The houses in the parish are of different ages. Some are from the 1800s, others from before or after World War II. There's also a 1970s housing estate and some local authority housing.
You can find a small shopping area and various local shops around the parish.
Remembering War Heroes
The churchyard at St. Matthew's is a special place. It contains war graves for 14 service members from World War I. There are also 9 war graves for those who served in World War II. These graves are a way to remember and honor the soldiers who died serving their country.
See Also
- Listed buildings in Chadderton
- List of churches in Greater Manchester
- History of Oldham
