Our Heritage
St Michael and All Angels is a grade 2* listed building sitting on the top of war hill Mottram. The current church building was built in the 1500’s, although the site is believed to have been a place of Christian worship since the 1400’s. It is still a place alive with worship to this day. Each generation has left its mark from the stone font (older than St Michael’s itself) to the Victorian woodwork and Mottram war memorial which is inside the church itself. This all adds to the history and heritage of this much loved and special place.
St Michael and All Angels, Mottram in Longdendale - The Church on the Hill, and with the work we propose, ensuring it remains on the hill for another thousand years.
Following a successful grant application, we’re thrilled to announce £247,361. support from @HeritageFundUK for our St Michael and All Angels, Mottram in Longdendale - The Church on the Hill, project which will ensure it remains on the hill for another thousand years. A huge thanks to #NationalLottery players! #HeritageFund.
It is believed that there has been a church of some description on the site of War Hill since the 11th Century. Even with the most devoted care and attention, the ravages of time in such an exposed location will eventually get the better of any building – even if it is a church. This harsh location, over hundreds of years, has eventually left St Michael’s suffering from water ingress through the tower roof, a failed heating system, and a damp environment, that were having a detrimental impact upon the heritage of the building.
Support from the Heritage Fund of £247,361 has helped to pay for essential repairs to halt the ravages of nature and time and preserve its rich heritage for another millennia. Work started in September 2024, and it is envisaged that all building and heating works will be completed by the end of April 2025.