Church of St Thomas: Henbury cum Pexall, near Macclesfield, Cheshire

Persons desirous of contracting for the several works required in the erection of a church proposed to be built at Henbury, near Macclesfield may see the plans and specifications at the office of Mr Lane, architect, Chapel Walks, Manchester. Sealed tenders addressed to the Henbury Church Committee to be left at the Savings Bank, Macclesfield on or before the 3rd day of May next. [Manchester Guardian 15 April 1843 page 1]

CHESHIRE - Feb. 20. The consecration of Henbury Church took place. The want of a church in this township had long been felt, situated as it was at a distance of several miles from the nearest church, though equidistant from six or seven. On Major Marsland coming to reside at Henbury Hall, he offered to the choice of the gentlemen associated with him as a committee any plot of land they might deem the most eligible for the site. The edifice is in the Lancet-Gothic style of architecture, with a spire rising nearly seventy feet. The interior is fitted up without pews, having seats to accommodate 270, of which 210 are free for ever. The cost of the erection has been about £1,600, of which amount one-half has been contributed by Major Marsland, to which he has added £1,000 as an endowment, and furnished the tower with a clock. A full-toned organ, placed in the gallery at the west end, is the gift of Mrs. Marsland. The Communion plate was presented by Mrs. Thomas Wardle. The architect was Mr. Lane of Manchester. [The Gentleman’s Magazine Vol XXIII (v177). April 1845 page 415]

Stone. Lancets and thin west tower with broach spire. Later vestry and chancel alterations. Parsonage(qv) also about 1845.

Reference    Manchester Guardian 15 April 1843 page 1 - contracts
Reference    Manchester Guardian 22 April 1843 page 1 – contracts
Reference    The Gentleman’s Magazine Vol XXIII (v177). April 1845 page 415