St Bartholomew's Church, Church Minshull, Grade II* listed church in Church Minshull, England.
St Bartholomew's Church in Church Minshull is a red brick building with stone trim and a neoclassical tower, featuring large windows and Georgian-period details. Inside, the space contains wooden box pews and period furnishings arranged for traditional worship.
A storm caused serious damage to the structure in 1667, leading to reconstruction in 1702. Architect Walter Boden then carried out extensive restoration work in 1891 that shaped its current appearance.
The interior holds wooden box pews and a baptismal font from 1717, reflecting the worship practices and daily rhythms of its congregation across generations. These furnishings show how people gathered and worshipped in this space over time.
The building is typically accessible during service times, which occur on Sundays. Visitors should contact the local congregation beforehand to confirm exact times and any access restrictions.
The bell tower holds six bells, with four cast by Rudhall of Gloucester in the early 1700s. Two more bells were added during the 1980s, showing how the place continued to be maintained and valued across different eras.
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