Thursday 23 May 2024

Churches (225) : St Mary, Nantwich

The parish church of St Mary in Nantwich, Cheshire dates from the 14th century. There were changes made to the church in subsequent centuries and a major restoration in the 19th century. Work began on the church in 1340 and it is built in the Decorated style. The south transept was endowed as a chantry chapel. The tower is octagonal.

Amongst the changes made the church was to raise it's floor due to flooding. The nave roof was also raised and a south porch added. North and south galleries were added in the 18th century. The church is built from red sandstone.