SJ9395 : St Anne's Church and Lychgate
taken 13 years ago, near to Denton, Tameside, England
(Archive Link ) Tameside MBC). It was built in 1881 in brick in the Gothic Revival style, but also utilised timber framing. The lychgate and rectory that adjoin the main church are also of architectural significance, and each is on the register of protected buildings (grade II) in its own right. (Link
(Archive Link ) and Link (Archive Link ) both Tameside MBC)Link
- St Anne’s Church websiteLink
- Wikipedia
This church was built in 1881/82 under the patronage of Joseph Sidebotham (1824-85), of Bowden, Cheshire, and formerly of the Strines Printing Company. The architects James Medland Taylor (aka Medland, 1834-1909) and Henry Medland Taylor (aka Henry, 1837-1916). It is brick built with a tile roof and is cruciform in plan with a crossing tower. It is notable for its interior which has outstanding craftsmanship in stone, glass, ceramics (mosaics) and iron. The glass is by Heaton Butler and Bayne and the mosaics are by Salviati & Co of Venice. Link
The Church of St Anne was originally listed as Grade II* but has since been elevated to Grade I Link
The Lychgate and churchyard wall to St Anne's Church and Rectory are Grade II listed Link
Church website: Link
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- Grid Square
- SJ9395, 208 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- David Dixon (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 16 November, 2011 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 18 November, 2011
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SJ 9337 9557 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:27.4104N 2:6.0788W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SJ 9334 9554
- View Direction
- Northeast (about 45 degrees)
