St Mary's Church, Acton, Grade I listed church building in Acton, England
St Mary's Church stands with a red sandstone structure, lead roof, four-bay nave, and three-bay chancel near Nantwich in Cheshire East.
The church tower, constructed around 1180 and recognized as the oldest in Cheshire, experienced a partial collapse during a storm in 1757.
The Mainwaring chapel contains a canopied wall tomb from 1399 with an alabaster effigy of Sir William Mainwaring inside the church.
The church maintains regular Anglican services and offers community activities including Praise & Play sessions for children and youth clubs.
The interior features stone seating along its walls and retains Norman-era carved stones within the south aisle of the building.
Location: Acton
Inception: 13 century
Architects: Sharpe, Paley and Austin
Architectural style: English Gothic architecture
Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/acton-st-mary
GPS coordinates: 53.07370,-2.55120
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:46
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