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.
Location: Disley
Inception: 1558
Architectural style: English Gothic architecture
Made from material: sandstone, lead
Website: https://disley-parish.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 53.35750,-2.03950
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26
Canal Bridge Number 26
764 m
White Horse Hotel
95 m
Lych gate to Church of St Mary
59 m
Lyme Gate Cottage
857 m
The Milestone At West Corner Of The Fountain
141 m
Ram's Head Hotel And Mounting Block
98 m
Dryhurst Lodge
476 m
Lane Head Farmhouse
856 m
Schoolhouse Surgery
70 m
Barn attached at right angles to Stanley Hall
870 m
12, 14 and 16, Buxton Old Road
87 m
The Fountain
140 m
Disley War Memorial
123 m
The Chantry House
274 m
Kiosk Against Western Edge Of The Square
123 m
Extension To Parish Hall
69 m
32, Buxton Old Road
235 m
Gate piers to Lyme Park
873 m
Hagg Bank Farmhouse
525 m
The Cottage at Disley Hall Farm
882 m
Lodge and Gatepiers and Gates on Lyme Park Drive
937 m
Stanley Hall
863 m
Cross base in the churchyard of St Mary
31 m
Tomb of Samuel Brady in the churchyard of St Mary
33 m
Moore's Buildings
82 m
Former Stables At Ram's Head Hotel
103 m
Forward gate piers to Lyme Park Drive
926 m
The Vicarage
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