2017

SE2633 : Christ Church, Upper Armley - east end

taken 7 years ago, 3 km from Headingley, Leeds, England

Christ Church, Upper Armley - east end
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.


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Geographical Context: Religious sites Date: 1872 Architect: Richard Adams other tags: Anglican Church Grade II Listed Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SE2633, 632 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Stephen Craven   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 9 December, 2017   (more nearby)
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Saturday, 9 December, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SE 2656 3372 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:47.9467N 1:35.8945W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SE 2660 3372
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