English Heritage sites near Nether Alderley Parish
SANDBACH CROSSES
10 miles from Nether Alderley Parish
The two massive Saxon stone crosses, elaborately carved with animals and Biblical scenes including the Nativity of Christ and the Crucifixion, dominate the cobbled market square of Sandbach.
PEVERIL CASTLE
20 miles from Nether Alderley Parish
Founded soon after 1066 by William Peverel, one of William the Conqueror's most trusted knights, Peveril Castle offers breathtaking views of the Peak District from its position high above Castleton.
ARBOR LOW STONE CIRCLE AND GIB HILL BARROW
21 miles from Nether Alderley Parish
The region's most important prehistoric site, Arbor Low is a Neolithic henge monument atmospherically set in high moorland. A circle of some 50 white limestone slabs within an earthen bank and ditch.
BEESTON CASTLE AND WOODLAND PARK
21 miles from Nether Alderley Parish
If you’re planning a family day out in Cheshire, then a visit to Beeston Castle in Tarporley fits the bill perfectly. This 'Castle of the Rock' is famous for its spectacular views.
CROXDEN ABBEY
26 miles from Nether Alderley Parish
The impressive remains of an abbey of Cistercian 'white monks', including towering fragments of its 13th-century church, infirmary and 14th-century abbot's lodging.
NINE LADIES STONE CIRCLE
27 miles from Nether Alderley Parish
A small early Bronze Age stone circle of (actually) ten stones. Believed to be nine ladies turned to stone as a penalty for dancing on Sunday.
Churches in Nether Alderley Parish
Alderley: St Mary
Church Lane
Nether Alderley
(01625) 585440
http://alderleychurch.co.uk
We hold services every Sunday. You will be made very welcome which ever one you choose!
St.Mary's also has a wealth of history.
In the 13th century, Nether Alderley, or just Alderley as it was known until the mid 19th century, was owned by the Arderne family.
In 1243, they were granted charters to establish a weekly market on Saturdays and an annual fair in August. These plans didn't succeed, however the community of the parish continued to hold their Wakes in the second or third week of August, with the centre of the celebrations being held at St.Marys.The timing of the fair to St.Lawrence-tide reflects the original dedication of St.Marys.
The date of the market charter, 1243, suggests strongly that a chapel of ease had already been built before the independent parish of Alderley was created. The old Saxon preaching cross and the 1200 year old yew tree indicate this may have been a very early place of worship.
However the first record of an incumbent priest is the record of the death of Robert Byrom in 1328. It is therefore generally accepted the parish dates from 1300.
It is easy to think St.Mary's has achieved its good looks by accident but a measured drawing reveals that each addition has been carefully planned to harmonise with what has gone before. Eg. The tower is exactly the same length as the nave.
All the stone was quarried locally on The Edge and the great roofs over the nave and aisles are made of Kerridge slate.
The church has a typical 14th century ground plan which consisted of a broad nave and two side aisles. As typical to other churches in Cheshire the clerestory was added approximately 150 years later.
Pubs in Nether Alderley Parish
Wizard
Macclesfield Road, Nether Alderley, Alderley Edge, SK10 4UB
(01625) 584000
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