Christ Church

Christ Church is a splendid Victorian church, built in the decorated style in 1855, when the communities of Brampton and West Melton were growing fast with the expansion of coal mining.

Brampton Bierlow, Yorkshire

Opening times

Wednesday 10am to 12noon.
Second Saturday in the month 10am to 12noon.

Address

Melton High Street
Brampton Bierlow
Yorkshire
S63 6AN

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53.5035076, -1.3609421

The church was built between 1853 and 1855 for the new parish of Brampton Bierlow. The land for the church was donated by Earl Fitzwilliam of nearby Wentworth Woodhouse.

The tower is 70 feet high and was originally topped by eight stone pinnacles, which were removed in the late 1950’s when they became unsafe.
Christ Church was refurbished for it’s Golden Jubilee in 1905 when the oak rood screen and reredos was installed, together with a new Harrison & Harrison organ (which continues to be used to this day) and a tower clock. 

There are few memorials in church but there are some beautiful windows and of course the unusual ‘cow and milkmaid’ pillar.

Outside the church are many carved stone heads and gargoyles, some in extremely good condition.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Monthly coffee mornings (Saturdays), church open every Wednesday morning (10 til noon)

  • Church of England

Contact information

07971 519705

Church website

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