About Us

Vicar - Rev'd Dr Henry Hope

Church Warden - Mary Williams

Safeguarding - Andy Bloor

Church Office Admin - Nicky Martin

Our church dates back to the late 12th century and was built using local Cheddleton stone.
The Sanctuary refurbishment and re-ordering of much of the church was undertaken in the late 1860s largely supervised by the churchwarden of the time, Sir Thomas Wardle, and his wife, Lady Elizabeth. Sir Thomas enjoyed a close collaboration with William Morris, which resulted in the large number of beautiful treasures that we hold, including most of the stained-glass windows.

The triptych behind the altar is of special interest and was loaned to the Victoria and Albert Museum for six months.

During the 1972 renovations of the sanctuary, two lead coffins, believed to contain monks from Dieulacres, were discovered and remain there today.
The belfry contains six bells, dating from 1632 to 1864. Tours of the church and tower are available by appointment.

Whatever your reason for visiting our church; as a visitor, a tourist or at a service, you will be following in the footsteps of many who have been here before you as they expressed their faith in the Risen and Ascended Jesus Christ or searched for a deeper understanding of God our Father.

We pray that your visit will be richly rewarding to you as you experience the living presence of Christ in this historic building and that you enjoy the welcome of God's people who will derive much pleasure from your coming.