St Mary's Church, Hale

St Mary's Church stands in red sandstone ashlar with a slate roof, featuring a rectangular plan, west tower, northwest vestry, and south porch.

The church tower dates to the 14th century, while the main structure was built between 1758 and 1759, replacing an earlier building at this location.

The interior contains an 18th-century font with cherub carvings and a 17th-century oak pulpit originally from York Minster cathedral.

The church remains an active Anglican place of worship within the deanery of Widnes, the archdeaconry of Warrington, and the diocese of Liverpool.

The churchyard contains the grave of John Middleton, recorded as the Childe of Hale, who measured over nine feet in height.

Location: Hale

Inception: 14 century

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture, Neoclassical architecture

Website: http://saintmaryshale.com

GPS coordinates: 53.33250,-2.79520

Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:22