2017
SE2633 : Christ Church, Upper Armley - east end
taken 7 years ago, 3 km from Headingley, Leeds, England
This is 1 of 3 images, with title starting with Christ Church, Upper in this square
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Christ Church, Upper Armley - east end
An Anglican parish church on Armley Ridge Road, whose tower is a local landmark. Built 1869-72 by Richard L Adams in Gothic Revival style. It is strongly associated with the Gott family, local industrialists. Listed grade 2 (list entry 1256417). Worship here is in the evangelical tradition. See SE2633 : Christ Church, Upper Armley for a view from the opposite direction.
Christ Church Upper Armley Leeds
The foundation stone was laid on October 1st 1869 by Mrs W E Gott of Armley House, the church was consecrated on 19th January 1872. The architects were Messrs Adams and Kelly of Park Row , Leeds. The tower is 117 feet tall and is 26 feet square at the base.
A peal of eight bells hung for full circle ringing. The original six were opened on Tuesday 13th February 1872 and the tenor was given as being 17 cw. In 1922 the bells were rehung, returned and augmented to eight.
A three train clock by Potts 1881 now electrified.