St Stephen's Church, Moulton
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| St Stephen's Church, Moulton | |
St Stephen's Church, Moulton |
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  Position of the church in Cheshire
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| Basic information | |
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| Location | Moulton, Cheshire, England |
| Geographic coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Religious affiliation | Anglican |
| Province | Diocese of York |
| District | Diocese of Chester |
| Year consecrated | 1877 |
| Ecclesiastical status | Parish church |
| Leadership | Revd. Robin Forrester |
| Website | St Stephen's, Moulton |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | John Douglas |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1876 |
| Year completed | 1877 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone, slate roof, lead spire |
St Stephen's Church, Moulton is in the village of Moulton, Cheshire, England (grid reference SJ655697). It is a Grade II listed building[1] and continues to be an active parish church.[2]
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[edit] History
The village developed with the growth of the salt industry in nearby Winsford and it was decided to have a church in the village. The church was designed by John Douglas and the foundation stone was laid in 1876. In 1877 St Stephen's was established as a separate parish and the church was consecrated on 16 January 1877 by Dr William Jacobson, Bishop of Chester.[2]
[edit] Architecture
The church is built in yellow sandstone with red sandstone ashlar dressings and has a green slate roof with a lead spire. Its style is Gothic Revival. The plan of the church consists of a nave and chancel with a north-eastern transept, a south-eastern vestry and a south-western porch.[1]
[edit] External features
The vicarage in Jack Lane was also designed by John Douglas and is listed Grade II.[3]
[edit] Present day
Anglican services are held regularly on Sundays, and baptisms, weddings and funerals are performed in the church. Regular children's and youth activities are also organised.[2]
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Images of England: Church of St Stephen, Moulton. English Heritage. Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
- ^ a b c St Stephen's Church, Moulton. St Stephen's Moulton. Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
- ^ Images of England: Vicarage. English Heritage. Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
