A Grade II* listed Anglican parish church in Cheshire, described by architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner as “large, ambitious, and unmistakably prosperous-looking.”
At a glance
St Philip’s Church stands in the village of Alderley Edge, Cheshire. The church serves as an active Anglican parish within the diocese of Chester. Its architectural presence commands attention—Pevsner’s assessment captures the building’s confident scale and evident prosperity, hallmarks of its design.
History
The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, indicating its architectural and historical importance to England’s built heritage.
What you see
The church presents itself as a large and ambitious structure. Its proportions and finish convey the prosperity of its community—a visual statement of both religious devotion and civic pride characteristic of significant parish churches in the region.
Cultural significance
St Philip’s represents the architectural traditions of the Anglican Church in the North West of England. Its Grade II* listing recognizes it as a building of more than special interest, worthy of preservation and study as part of England’s ecclesiastical heritage.
Key facts
- Location: Alderley Edge, Cheshire, United Kingdom
- Listed status: Grade II* (National Heritage List for England)
- Diocese: Chester
- Archdeaconry: Macclesfield
- Deanery: Knutsford
- Coordinates: 53.3044, −2.2387
Practical information & getting there
St Philip’s Church is located in Alderley Edge village, Cheshire. As an active parish church, it welcomes visitors and worshippers. For opening hours, services, and access details, contact the church directly or consult the diocese of Chester’s website.
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