St Wenefrede's Church, Bickley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Wenefrede's Church, Bickley |
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St Wenefrede's Church, Bickley
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| OS grid reference | SJ 536 490 |
| Location | Bickley, Cheshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | St Wenefrede, Bickley |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | St Wenefrede |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 1 March 1967 |
| Architect(s) | Douglas & Fordham |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1892 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone, roof green slates with terracotta ridge tiles |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Wenefrede, Bickley |
| Deanery | Malpas |
| Archdeaconry | Chester |
| Diocese | Chester |
| Province | York |
St Wenefrede's Church is a beautiful old church located in Bickley, a village in Cheshire, England. It is a special building because it is listed as a Grade II building. This means it is an important historical place that needs to be protected. The church is still used today for Anglican services. It is part of the diocese of Chester.
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A Look Back: Church History
This church was built in 1892. It was designed by a famous architectural company from Chester called Douglas and Fordham. A very important person, the 4th Marquess of Cholmondeley, asked for the church to be built.
Exploring the Church's Design
The church is made from sandstone, which is a type of rock. Its roof is covered with green slate tiles. It also has special terracotta tiles along the top of the roof.
Outside the Church
The church has a wide, low tower on its west side. There is a small entrance porch next to the tower. The tower has two main parts and a unique eight-sided spire that looks like it spreads out at the bottom. It also has a window with three sections and openings for bells.
Inside the Church
Inside, you can see a special type of roof called a hammerbeam roof. This roof has wooden beams that stick out from the walls. You can also find words written on the roof beams. More words are written on the pulpit, which is where the priest stands to give sermons. The organ case also has text on it. The church has two lovely stained glass windows. These windows were designed by an artist named J. E. Nuttgens.
See also
- Listed buildings in Bickley, Cheshire
- List of new churches by John Douglas
