St Chad's Church, Wishaw

St Chad’s Church, Wishaw is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Wishaw, Warwickshire.[2]

St Chad’s
LocationWishaw
CountryEngland
DenominationAnglican
History
StatusParish church
Foundedc.750
DedicationChad of Mercia
Architecture
StyleEnglish Gothic
Years builtc.1200-1600
Specifications
Capacity150
MaterialsSandstone
Bells3
Administration
ParishCurdworth, Middleton & Wishaw
DeanerySutton Coldfield
ArchdeaconryAston
DioceseDiocese of Birmingham
ProvinceProvince of Canterbury
Clergy
Bishop(s)Bishop David Urquhart
Vicar(s)Revd Joshva Raja
Listed Building – Grade II*
Designated8 September 1961
Reference no.1034654[1]

History

The church dates from the 13th century. There was a major addition around 1700, and a substantial restoration in 1886 – 1887.

The pulpit was obtained from St Mark’s Church Ladywood when it was demolished in 1947.

Monuments

  • Andrew Hacket, died 1709
  • John Lisle Hacket, died 1673
  • Mary Lisle, died 1676
  • Thomas Lander, died 1809
  • Howard Procter Ryland, died 1905
  • John Hacker, died 1718
  • Lady Hacker, died 1716
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References

  1. Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1034654)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
  2. The buildings of England. Warwickshire, Nikolaus Pevsner
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