Church Of St George is a Grade I listed building in the Stockport local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 March 1975. A Victorian Church. 4 related planning applications.
Church Of St George
- WRENN ID
- south-gutter-flax
- Grade
- I
- Local Planning Authority
- Stockport
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 10 March 1975
- Type
- Church
- Period
- Victorian
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
The Church of St George, built between 1896 and 1897, is a Grade I listed building designed by architects Austin and Paley. It showcases a Perpendicular style typical of the end of the Gothic Revival, with some influences of Art Nouveau. This impressive structure is made of ashlar stone and features a crenellated crossing tower adorned with a carved inscription, topped by a spire that rises between thin flying buttresses and connects to four pinnacles, reaching a height of approximately 230 feet.
The east window consists of seven lights set between heavy buttresses, while the west window also features seven lights. Inside, the church has six bays leading up to the crossing, with a wide and high nave that boasts an attractive wooden ceiling. The organ case was designed by Austin. The church was funded by George Fearn, a local brewer, who also contributed to the construction of the Vicarage and the nearby school. His grave is marked by a miniature replica of the church spire.
St George's Church, along with St George's Church of England Primary School, Secondary Modern Schools, and the Vicarage, forms a cohesive group of buildings.
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- No EPC on record for this property
- Sale history — 2 transactions since 2004
- Related listed building consents — 4 applications
- Detailed attributes — period, style, materials, features
- Flood risk assessment
- Radon risk assessment
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Nearby listed buildings
- War Memorial in St George's Churchyard
- Vicarage to Church of St George
- St Georges Church of England Secondary Modern and Primary Schools
- Gate Piers to St George's Church School Wall and Gate Piers to St George's Church Schools and St George's Church
- German's Buildings
- Fearn Memorial - Borough Cemetery
- Carrington Memorial - Borough Cemetery
- Stockport Cricket Club War Memorial
- Star and Garter Public House
- Parish Church of St Thomas