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- Heaton Norris, Lancashire (Christ Church)
This fearsomely imposing landmark is all that remains of a Victorian church built in 1846. The church was gutted by fire in 1977 and, all but the tower and spire were destroyed.
The layout of the rest of the church can be seen in the foundations that remain. The church was formerly a chapelry of the parish of Manchester built by Manchester architect William Hayley in 1846.
It consisted of a nave, aisles, transepts, chancel and west tower and spire, constructed in coursed sandstone in a developed Early English style. All the fittings, glass, furnishings appear to have been stolen or destroyed in the fire, including the five clock bells by Warner (1896) which were stolen in 1977.
The tower itself is of four stages and is surmounted by a tall, slender spire. The best views of it are probably to be had from Stockport Station.
It was vested in the care of The Churches Conservation Trust in May 1979.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
Off A6/Wellington Road north, 1 mile north of Stockport centre
Nearest railway station: Stockport (0.7 miles)
SJ 889 908
01/05/12
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester & Merseyside County Guide (PDF, 4.6mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester & Merseyside. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Christ Church, Macclesfield, Cheshire
An engineering marvel
Bridge Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6EG
See church page
St George's Church, Carrington, Greater Manchester
An oasis of calm among modern buildings
Manchester Road, Carrington, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, M31 4AG
See church page
St Thomas' Church, Friarmere, Lancashire
A hillside preaching church
Heights Lane, Friarmere, Oldham, LANCASHIRE, OL3 5TU
See church page
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Lancashire churches are in CCT’s North region.
Visit Lancashire tourism website
Lancashire Births, Marriages, Deaths Index
Lancashire Local History Federation
Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society
Lancashire Archaeological Society
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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I am currently researching Christ Church, Heaton Norris, its past, present and future. I am aware the church is a grade two listed building and I was wondering if there are any current plans to allow the public to access the remains of the church.