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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Alsager

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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Alsager — Grade II listed church in Alsager, Cheshire, England, UK.

St Mary Magdalene's Church, Alsager, historic churches in West Midlands

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Alsager · 0.6 km
  • Free entry

About

St Mary Magdalene's Church, Alsager is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1937. Designed by Hubert Austin. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade II listed church in Alsager, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.0961°, -2.3071°.

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Heritage listing

St Mary Magdalene's Church is in Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Congleton, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. Dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene, it is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Mary Magdalene's Church is in Crewe Road, Alsager, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Congleton, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. Dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene, it is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

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Background

History

The church replaced a "tin tabernacle" that was sold for £150 and moved to Hassall Green, where it survives as St Philip's Church. The new building was constructed between 1894 and 1896 by the Lancaster firm of architects Austin and Paley, the church having been designed in 1884 by Hubert Austin. At this time only the east bay of the north aisle was built. The aisle was completed in 1936–37, at which time the architect was Henry Paley. It had been planned for the tower, which rises only to the height of the nave, to be higher and for a spire to be added, but this was never achieved.

Architecture

Between the nave and the aisle are five-bay arcades carried on elliptical piers. On the north side of the chancel is a two-bay arcade. In the south wall of the chancel are a sedilia and a piscina. The reredos and chancel screen date from 1926. The font is square with chamfered corners.

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Coordinates
53.0961, -2.3071
Parish
Alsager
Postcode
ST7 2AG
Parliamentary constituency
Congleton
Established
1937
Nearest railway station
Alsager0.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Alsager?
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Alsager is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST7 2AG), in the parish of Alsager.
When was St Mary Magdalene's Church, Alsager built?
Built or established in 1937. Designed by Hubert Austin.
Is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Alsager a listed building?
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Alsager is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Alsager free to visit?
Yes, St Mary Magdalene's Church, Alsager is free to enter.
How do I get to St Mary Magdalene's Church, Alsager?
The nearest railway station is Alsager, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST7 2AG.