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St Michael & All Angels

This impressive stone built church perches atop War Hill, the site of a battle between invading Normans and the local Saxons, it is believed that those killed were buried here and a place of worship established.

Mottram in Longdendale, Cheshire

Opening times

Church open daily.

Address

Church Brow
Mottram in Longdendale
Cheshire
SK14 6JL

The first church was probably of wood, though the present church dates mainly from the 15th century and was built in the Perpendicular style.

Little remains of early buildings: the Norman barrel font, the effigy of a knight and his lady in the Staveley Chapel and possibly the chancel arch.

The chancel roof is of a great age, though the beams have Victorian pegs.

The carved screens and much of the furniture date from 1868, though the altar rail was made later by Robert Thompson of Kilburn in Yorkshire, whose mouse trademark is carved into the base of the first right hand newel post. The church mouse is still a popular attraction for young visitors to the church.

  • National heritage here

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

Contact information

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