Parish Church of St Chad, Rochdale, Grade II* listed church in Rochdale, England.
St Chad's Parish Church features Gothic revival architecture with a prominent tower, ornate bell stage, and both round and octagonal supporting pillars throughout its structure.
The church foundation predates 1170, possibly established on an Anglo-Saxon site, and underwent substantial Victorian renovations during the 1850s and 1870s.
Medieval monuments within the church include a memorial to John Dearden, a 14th-century rector, alongside family brasses in the Dearden chapel from 1847.
Visitors must climb 124 steps from the town center to reach the church, which stands in an elevated position above Rochdale Town Hall.
Local tales tell of spirits moving construction stones from the river to the hilltop where the church currently stands, determining its final location.
Location: Rochdale
GPS coordinates: 53.61480,-2.15768
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:14
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