Radcliffe Parish Church of St Mary, Greater Manchester/ Eco/Environment
Church Green, Radcliffe, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M26 2QA
The Church was built by the De Radcliffe family adjacent to their family home - Radcliffe Tower. Radcliffe's first Lord of the Manor took part in Norman conquest. Radcliffe and the Church is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086. Many historic features of church still in situ. St Mary's was the family church of many major industrialists of Radcliffe in 18th/19th century, including the Bealey family. Graveyard contains 9 War Graves, plus many other family plots and graves of other influential residents of Radcliffe. St Mary's Church and Radcliffe Tower are recognised as being of national importance, with exceptional architectural and historic merit. This is reflected in their designations as Grade I structures (Radcliffe Tower is also a Scheduled Ancient Monument). Only 2% of listed buildings attain this grade. St Mary's graveyard may well be a rare example of a community-valued church graveyard (over many centuries and still so today) within an urban context.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 13 September:
- 1000-1600
- Friday 13 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000-1600
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1100-1600
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1100-1600
Location & directions
Church Green, Radcliffe, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M26 2QA
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
A few years ago, Yorkshire Paving stones where stolen from church path leading from lychgate to entrance of church. The paving stones have been replaced, so there are no hazards to wheelchair users and those with walking difficulties.
