St Stephen's churchyard (C) Gerald England :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

SJ9496 : St Stephen's churchyard

near to Hyde, Tameside, Great Britain

St Stephen's churchyard

Since closing a year ago the churchyard at the rear has gone wild. In the background is a glimpse of Thomas Ashton school.

St Stephen's, Flowery Field

St Stephen's, the parish church of Flowery Field was consecrated in 1891, the foundation stone having been laid nearly two years earlier. The present building was the outcome of a Mission Church (an offshoot from St. Mary's, Newton, started about 1883), and was erected through the munificence of Colonel Ashton, of Newton, and Little Onn, Staffordshire. It is a fine stone building, in the 13th century style of architecture, containing nave and chancel, and boasting a handsome tower and spire of about 120 feet high. The first vicar was the Rev. T. M. Tozer.

The Church closed in July 2011 and worshippers must now attend St Mary's, Newton SJ9696 : St Mary's, Newton (S).

It has been deconsecrated and is for sale at around £180,000.

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2012

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Grid Square: SJ9496, 99 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Gerald England (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Saturday, 21 July, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 30 July, 2012
Geographical Context: Religious sites
Place (from Tags): Flowery Field
Former (from Tags): parish church
Subject Location: OSGB36: SJ 9453 9603 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:27.6593N 2:5.0312W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SJ 9451 9602
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)