Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Parish church in Bury town center, England.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin sits at the highest point of Bury, with stone walls, slate roofing, and a tower topped by a buttressed spire. The interior features generous proportions and large windows that fill the space with natural light throughout the day.
A church first stood on this site in 971 under King Edgar's rule. The building was rebuilt several times over the centuries, with the current structure dating from 1876.
The building functions as the regimental church of the Lancashire Fusiliers, with military colors displayed throughout the central nave. This connection to the region's military history remains visible in how the space is arranged today.
The church opens to visitors on most weekdays, though some days it remains closed to the public. Parking is available on site, making it easy to reach this location in central Bury.
The interior contains more than 150 carved stone heads within the nave, representing local people from the time the building was constructed in 1876. These carved faces offer a rare record of the community frozen in stone.
Location: Bury
Inception: 1876
Architects: J. S. Crowther
Website: https://buryparishchurch.com
GPS coordinates: 53.59400,-2.29690
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03
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