Diameter: 29.5" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Mears & Stainbank
Dove Bell ID: 56308 Tower ID: 21412 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Knutsford: St Cross
Diocese of Chester
Church, 609255
Conservation area: Cross Town (Knutsford)
http://www.stcrossknutsford.org.uk
Overview
Grid reference: SJ 756 785
A large church, prominently situated on the high ground to the north-east of Knutsford centre in Mobberley Road. Red brick and terracotta, exposed internally, red roof tiles to the nave, chancel and west vestries, the rest lead and stainless steel sheet. The style is ‘perpendicular’ of the late 15th Century. Good furnishings, glass by Morris & Co; the church is ‘listed’ grade II*.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 783 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Built in 1880-1, Architects Paley & Austin, and gradually enlarged in the 1890’s with the tower and aisles.
Exterior Description
High and bold central tower over a crossing space; four bay nave, north and south aisles which continue into south-west vestries and a north porch; no clerestories; north and south transepts and eastern chapels, the organ to the s.e.; two bay chancel.
Red brick and terracotta, exposed internally, red roof tiles to the nave, chancel and west vestries, the rest lead and stainless steel sheet. The style is ‘perpendicular’ of the late 15th Century. Good furnishings, glass by Morris & Co; the church is ‘listed’ grade II*.
Interior
Bells
Churchyard
Grid reference: SJ 756 785
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
| Name | Status | Number found in this site |
|---|---|---|
| Wild cherry | Veterantree | 1 |
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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