St Mary's Church, Weaverham

St Mary's Church features red sandstone walls, a Welsh slate roof, and a west tower alongside a five-bay nave and chancel without division.

The current structure dates from 1450, incorporating materials from Vale Royal Abbey after its demolition in 1539 during the dissolution of monasteries.

The church maintains both Anglican and Methodist services, functioning as a Local Ecumenical Project serving the communities of Weaverham and Acton Bridge.

Visitors can explore the church's interior features, including an 18th-century chandelier, medieval stone font, and Jacobean wooden cover for baptisms.

The east wall bears marks attributed to archers from the 1659 Battle of Winnington Bridge during the English Civil War period.

Location: Weaverham

Inception: 15 century

Architects: Anthony Salvin

Architectural style: English Gothic architecture

Website: http://achurchnearyou.com/weaverham-st-mary-the-virgin

GPS coordinates: 53.26380,-2.57580

Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:59