St Michael's Church, Wincle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael's Church, Wincle |
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St Michael's Church, Wincle, from the south
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| OS grid reference | SJ 959 662 |
| Location | Wincle, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St Michael's Wincle |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | St Michael |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 14 June 1984 |
| Architect(s) | Edward Witts |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1882 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Buff rubble gritstone Roof grey tiles |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Wincle, St Michael |
| Deanery | Macclesfield |
| Archdeaconry | Macclesfield |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
St Michael's Church is a beautiful old church located in the village of Wincle, Cheshire, England. It's a busy Anglican church, which means it's part of the Church of England. It serves the local community and is connected with other churches nearby, like St Mary's in Bosley. This church is so special that it's officially protected as a Grade II listed building, meaning it's an important historical building.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
The very first church here was built way back in 1647. It was built on a very old Neolithic burial mound, which is like an ancient hill where people were buried long, long ago.
Later, around 1815, a tall tower was added to the church. Then, in 1882, most of the church was rebuilt by an architect named Edward Witts.
What the Church Looks Like
The church is built from a type of stone called buff gritstone, which is a rough, yellowish-brown stone. Its roof is covered with grey tiles.
Outside the Church
The church has a tower at its west end. The main part of the church has five sections, called bays. It doesn't have any side aisles. The tower has three levels. It has simple windows and openings for bells with special stone covers. The very top of the tower has a battlemented design, which looks like the top of a castle wall.
Above the priest's door, there's a stone lintel (a beam over a doorway) from the older church. This stone has the date 1647 carved into it.
Inside the Church
Inside, the church has a font (a basin used for baptisms) that is dated 1861. The inside of the church is described as "unadorned," meaning it's quite simple and doesn't have a lot of fancy decorations.
Outside the Churchyard
In the southwest corner of the churchyard, there is a special grave. It's the war grave of a soldier from the South Wales Borderers who bravely fought in World War I.
See also
- Listed buildings in Wincle
