“To reimagine our iconic (church) building as an inspiring and welcoming place for all our community”
We have been entrusted with the care of this beautiful and historic Parish Church. It has been passed down to us from previous generations and our local community challenge is to care for it, maintain, and to pass it on, to those who come after us, in at least as good a condition as that in which we received it. The building and churchyard(s) are a valuable asset, they are a focal point for families and Saddleworth community.
Even though people no longer go to church in the way that they used to, we know that they still value and care for its legacy. The links on the top of the page, will direct you to stories and information regarding the historical church and churchyards.
Click/ hold on the link (Church of England in Saddleworth logo) to access information about worship, events and community news.
There are a variety of ways that you can support this project. You can donate your time which is always appreciated. You can donate money, which goes directly to our heritage project. Alternatively you can help by sharing this website to gather further interest and we would love to hear your stories. Your support makes all the difference.
Latest Stories
From wedding bells to resting places.
An unassuming and faded memorial headstone, quietly standing, captures the essence of Saddleworth Churchyards, serving as a reminder of the lives lived and the stories beneath. Churchyards are more than collections of gravestones; they are places where family stories quietly unfold across generations. A recent burial of a husband and…
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Why Grass Cutting Matters
Remember when we first began the project to protect the heritage of the church and churchyards. The primary focus was to map the yards so that researchers could gain access and we could begin the process of applying for grants to repair memorials of local and national importance, rather than…
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Saddleworth Notability: James Platt (Prospecton)
Although we have a famous James Platt the Musician, found in the Old Yard. We also can find a James Platt of Prospecton who was an author. He was the first Schoolmaster at Denshaw and for many years a Schoolmaster at Boarshurst. He taught George Shaw (Architect and Furniture Builder)…
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Historic Saddleworth Church 