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.
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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. Source:
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The organ is a Wadsworth, and was played for a time by Havergal Brian, the well known Potteries composer, when he was the organist at the church from 1896 to 1906. (
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A plaque located to the right of the organ commemorates Eva Bowyer who was its longest serving organist.
The National Pipe Organ Register lists the following information about the organ.;
Cheshire Odd Rode,
All Saints [D06423]
Anglican Parish Church
Grid ref: SJ8057
Survey date: 1893
Builders: Wadsworth 1887
organ £280; A/C Book 2, page 270;
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The BOA has:- UK, Staffs, ODD RODE All Saints [Boa-ref=12017]
1887-93 Wadsworth A/C Bk Vol=02 Page=270 org £280; tuning
1922-29 Wadsworth A/C Bk Vol=04 Page=391 1922 clean £57; 1923-29 tuning
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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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