Built between 1845 and 1848, the church was designed by the renowned architects, Dickson & Brakspear. The original plan of the church is available on the Church Plans Online website.

Stewardship of the Church building

The Fabric Committee (a sub committee of the PCC) oversee the upkeep of the church building. The church yard is managed by Tameside MBC.

Our 'Quinquennial Inspection' (every 5 years) was conducted in June 2008, and is a thorough 'health check' of the building and the grounds by a Diocesan approved architect. This will help us to set our priorities for improvements to the church.

February 2009 

The extent of dry rot on the south wall has been assessed and a faculty completed. The works will start on Monday 16th of February for approximately 2 weeks.

Other surveys to be undertaken

• An evaluation of church sound system (COMPLETED);
• A survey for disabled access (COMPLETED);
• A review of fire precautions (COMPLETED).

Priorities for 2008 (Updated summer 2008)

• Paint external South porch (main entrance) (COMPLETED);
• New mats for the South Porch and tile repairs;
• Repair to stained glass in entrance door (COMPLETED); 
• Repair to external windows;
• Internal painting scheme (AWAITING EXTERNAL WORKS);
• Car park re-surfacing (COMPLETED);
• Works to reduce overhanging trees and deadwood (TMBC to undertake). 
  

Our priorities for the next 5 to 10 years are currently being discussed based on the Quinquennial review.

Church Care is an external website offering advice on the care of churches and the built environment.