An active Anglican parish church in Greater Manchester, All Saints’ stands elevated on high ground as a Grade I-listed landmark of the Church Building Commission era.
At a glance
All Saints’ Church serves as an active parish within the Anglican diocese of Manchester. The structure occupies a prominent position in the landscape, constructed on a platform on elevated terrain. Its Grade I listing reflects its architectural and historical importance to England’s ecclesiastical heritage.
History
The church received a grant towards its construction from the Church Building Commission, a nineteenth-century body that funded hundreds of Anglican churches across England during a period of rapid urban expansion and religious revival.
What you see
The church presents a tall, prominent building rising from its platform foundation. Its elevated setting on high ground makes it a distinctive feature of the Stand locality, with architectural qualities that merited Grade I status in the National Heritage List for England.
Cultural significance
As a Grade I-listed structure, All Saints’ represents an important example of Victorian ecclesiastical architecture. Its history as a Commissioners’ church connects it to a broader national programme of religious institutional building in nineteenth-century England.
Key facts
- Location: Stand, Whitefield, Greater Manchester, England
- City: Bury
- Country: United Kingdom
- Coordinates: 53.5501, -2.2986
- Grade I-listed building (National Heritage List for England)
- Diocese: Manchester
- Status: Active Anglican parish church
Practical information & getting there
All Saints’ remains an active place of worship in the parish of Stand, Whitefield. Contact the church or diocese of Manchester for current visiting hours and service times.
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