St Peter's Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, Gothic Revival church in Ashton-under-Lyne, England.
Description
St Peter's Church is a Gothic Revival church building in Ashton-under-Lyne with a three-stage tower featuring buttresses and pinnacles constructed from finely dressed stone. The slate roof and careful stonework create a structure that shows the quality of 19th century church building.
History
Francis Goodwin designed the building in 1821 and it received significant funding from the Church Building Commission to support its construction. This was part of a broader period of church expansion across England.
Culture
Inside, galleries rest on cast iron columns while stained glass windows depict the twelve apostles in colored light. These windows were created by David Evans and shape how visitors experience the interior.
Practical
The building sits on Manchester Road and serves the local Anglican community in Ashton-under-Lyne. Visitors should expect limited access during services and private events, which are common at working churches.
Did you know?
The building contains a clock installed in 1840 with an east-facing dial connected to its mechanism through a shaft running through the structure. This mechanical arrangement reveals the engineering ingenuity typical of the period.
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