St Mary's Church, Disley, Anglican parish church in Disley, England
St Mary's Church in Disley is an Anglican parish church built from sandstone in Gothic style, standing on elevated ground. Its four-stage tower displays angle buttresses, a castellated parapet, and clerestory windows that light the nave, with side aisles extending the interior space.
Construction of the church began in 1527 as a chantry chapel commissioned by Sir Piers Legh and was completed in 1558. Major architectural changes came in 1828 when the structure received new aisles designed by architect Thomas Lee.
The interior holds memorials connected to the Legh family of nearby Lyme Park estate. An organ case crafted by Samuel Renn during the 19th century remains a notable feature inside.
Access to the grounds passes through a wooden lychgate constructed in 1891, which sits on a sandstone base and marks the main entrance. Regular services and community gatherings welcome visitors throughout the year.
The churchyard contains a rectangular stone slab bearing two circular holes, uncovered during 1958. These markings suggest the site once held ancient Anglo-Saxon cross monuments.
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