Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Manchester
Greater Manchester - Built
- 1532
- Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1067971, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7593945
Before visiting St Lawrence's Church, Denton
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Lawrence's Church, Denton
St Lawrence’s Church, Denton, is an active Church of England parish church situated beside Town Lane in Denton, within Greater Manchester. This rare surviving example of timber church construction is recognised as a Grade II* listed building.
The Denton chapelry dates from 1531, when a Catholic place of worship serving as a subsidiary chapel was erected under the Diocese of Lichfield and named for St James. The present building dates from 1532. Its dedication changed to St Lawrence in 1839, and it attained parochial status in 1854. J. Medland Taylor and Henry Taylor carried out enlargement and remodelling in 1872. The timber structure retains stained glass made during the 1500s. Conservation supported by Tameside Council continued from 1993 until 2003, followed by another phase beginning in 2009.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Lawrence's Church, Denton?⌄
St Lawrence's Church, Denton in Manchester belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Lawrence's Church, Denton building?⌄
The building dates from 1532. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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Services: Sunday 10:45 AM
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