Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Parish church in Bury town center, England.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin stands at the highest point of Bury, featuring stone walls, slate roofs, and a tower with a buttressed spire.
The first religious structure appeared on this site in 971 during King Edgar's reign, with subsequent reconstructions in 1585, 1780, and the current building in 1876.
This Grade II listed building functions as the regimental church of the Lancashire Fusiliers, displaying military colors throughout the central nave area.
The church welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM, excluding Tuesdays and bank holidays, with parking facilities available on site.
The interior contains over 150 stone head carvings within its nave, representing local community members from the construction period of 1876.
Location: Bury
Inception: 1876
Architects: J. S. Crowther
Website: https://buryparishchurch.com
GPS coordinates: 53.59400,-2.29690
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:38
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