SJ9995 : Graveyard on south side of Mottram Parish Church

taken 3 months ago, near to Mottram in Longdendale, Tameside, England

Graveyard on south side of Mottram Parish Church
Graveyard on south side of Mottram Parish Church
In the foreground is a Grade II listed LinkExternal link sundial dated 1811.
Mottram Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels

A church has existed on War Hill since at least 1225 but the present Grade II* listed church LinkExternal link was built in the 15th century. It had major restoration carried out in 1855. The tower is 20m high and houses a peel of 8 bells. It is the parish church of Mottram-in-Longdendale and a landmark for several miles around.

Official church website: LinkExternal link


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Geographical Context: Religious sites Burial ground, Crematorium other tags: Sundial Grade II Listed Graveyard Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SJ9995, 210 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Gerald England   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 14 January, 2025   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 16 January, 2025
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 9940 9527 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:27.2512N 2:0.6301W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 9942 9527
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West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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