St. Thomas Churchyard in Mellor, Greater Manchester

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Mellor, Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester SK6 5LX England

Coordinates: 53.39704, -2.02774
01614845079
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Originally known as St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Mellor, Derbyshire-the first stone building was probably erected in early 14th century. In 1783 the walls were rebuilt and galleries were constructed on south & east walls. At this time the church could seat 700 people. In1815 a new entrance and porch were built and the south wall repaired. In 1827-9 the chancel and north wall were reconstructed to designs by the Antiquarian Thomas Rickman. In 1885 the east gallery was removed and in the first decade of the 20th century the south & west galleries were demolished. In 1960 death watch beetle was discovered in the roof, so was totally replaced. The Screen was moved to the front of the nave to it's present position at the rear creating a new chapel at the west end. A new Mander Organ was installed in 1977. The tower dates from the 15th century. The church contains a 14th century wooden pulpit believed to be the oldest in England dated from the time of Edward II, and the 12th century Norman font. The village was a civil parish in the county of Derbyshire until 1936 when it was transferred to Marple Urban District in Cheshire then in 1974 it became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport in Greater Manchester.