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Weight: 336 lbs Diameter: 24" Bell 1 of 1
Dove Bell ID: 62871 Tower ID: 25111 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Timperley: Christ Church
Diocese of Chester
Church, 609214
http://www.timperleyparish.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: SJ 790 881
Christ Church is the parish church of the Parish of Timperley and the first services was in 1849 and the building was consecrated in 1851. It is located in the suburb of Timperley in South Manchester. Church is a traditional layout with a nave, two short transepts and a relatively short chancel. To the North of the chancel are the vestries and to the South is the organ chamber. A tower projects out from the centre of the west wall. Across the West end of the nave is a gallery, and the space beneath has now been enclosed to form a small meeting room.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 515 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The nave and tower were built in 1849 and designed by J Bayley. A balcony was placed at the west end of the nave with a separate outside entrance through the tower. In 1864-5 the chancel and transepts were added by John Lowe.The vestry to the north of the chancel was added in 1887 and designed by Charles Heathcote.
Exterior Description
The church is constructed from regularly coursed pink sandstone with a rustic face. The rooves are covered in slate. Internally the walls are lined in terracotta with relief patterning and shield devices. Much of this has been painted. The ceilings are plastered. there is some good quality 19th C stained glass.
Church is a tradiational layout with a nave, two short transepts and a relatively short chancel. To the North of the chancel are the vestries and to the South is the organ chamber. A tower projects out from the centre of the west wall.
Building Materials
Sandstone
1849
Lower Keuper Sandstone
Slate
1849
Slate
Interior
Interior Description
In the nave oak boxed pews sit on raised softwood platforms with carpet in circulation areas. In 1882 first stained glass window was placed in the east end, produced by Heaton Butler and Bayne and represents the Ascension. In 1898 new organ installed by Wadsworth Ltd of Manchester. Much of the additions to the church were influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement. In 1910 there was the addition of the reredos and high altar which was designed by the famous architect Edgar Wood and executed in oak, with sycamore and ebony inlay by the firm of George Wragge at the Craft Works, Salford. In 1911 a cross, of pewter, brass and enamel, designed by George Wragge, was added to the high altar. Originally all the windoews had plain diamond panes of glass. In the nave replaced by stained glass windows designed in the Arts and Craft Style and made by George Wragge's Craft Works. Two of the windows commerate soldiers who were killed in action during World War I Between them is the Roll of Honour from the First World War bearing 107 names of men from the Parish who perished.
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 790 881
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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