St Mary's Church, Thornton-le-Moors, Cheshire

St Mary's dates from the fourteenth century onwards, and is believed to be on the site of a pre-Conquest church.

It sits in a village close to the Mersey estuary, near a small nature reserve.

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Disabled access information
There are steps up from the footpath into the churchyard and sloping path across the churhyard to access main door. Steps down into side chapel, chancel to nave
Facilities & Hire
Due to the historic nature of our buildings only a small number have heating, running water and toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor.
Directions
1.5 miles north of M56 Junction 14, off the A5117
Transport
Nearest railway station: Ince & Elton (1.2 miles)
History & Further Information

Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church 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.
Thornton-le-Moors St. Mary - Your Church Tour Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside County Guide
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Community information
Our Cheshire and Greater Manchester churches are in our North region.

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