Bell Gable - Parish Church of All Saints Odd Rode - Scholar Green, Cheshire East, UK. - Bell Towers on Waymarking.com

The Parish Church of All Saints Odd Rode is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Congleton, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester and is one of three churches comprising the parish of Odd Rode.

All Saints' is an attractive rural church that was built in 1864. It is a Grade II* listed building that contains some fine architectural and decorative elements, which make it of considerable historical interest. The description of church by Historic England can be seen at the following link: (visit link)

The church was commissioned by Randle Wilbraham III of Rode Hall and designed by George Gilbert Scott. The foundation stone was laid in June 1863 and the builder was John Gallimore from Newcastle-under-Lyme. Stone was used from the quarries of Mow Cop and Kerridge at Macclesfield. Gallimore, who was also a joiner, made the timber roof, which Gilbert Scott likened to the ribs of a ship. He also made the pews to the architect’s design.

The family had worshipped at St Mary's Church, Astbury, but Randle III wanted to have a church in Odd Rode. He had previously bought an old chapel in the parish for the purpose, but this was too small, and in 1861 he commissioned Scott to design a new church. Building began in 1863, but Randle III died during the first year of construction, and the church was completed and paid for by his son, Randle Wilbraham IV. It cost nearly £5,914, and was dedicated in 1864.
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The bellcote contains two bells that were manufactured by Taylor of Loughborough. (visit link)

The double bellcote is mentioned in the following description by Historic England;
"The projecting portion at left has a central doorway with moulded ashlar surround and pillarettes to either side of the double doors and a hood mould with male and female figurehead label stops. Gablet above with roundel enclosing a flower. Above is a 3-light window with trefoil heads to the lights and hollow-chamfered relieving arch with trefoils above the lateral lights. Above this is a canopied niche containing a figure of Christ and above that a bellcote with two lancet openings which have gadrooned corbels to their sides and colonettes to the corners, and a trefoil to the gablet which is surmounted by a weathercock."

The church has many events and activities throughout the year which cater for all ages.
Every February, the church is open for the annual Rode Hall Snowdrop Walks, which attract several thousand visitors. The church often plays host to concerts and special events throughout the year.
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Address of Tower: All Saints Church Church Lane, Scholar Green, Cheshire East, England, UK. ST7 3QN Number of bells in tower?: 2 Rate tower: Still Operational: Not Listed Relevant website?: Not listed Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Not listed

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