Tower and Spire: St George’s Church Poynton

Plans have been prepared by Mr J Medland Taylor for the erection of a tower and spire at Poynton Church in memory of the late Lord Vernon. The estimated cost of the proposed work is £1,300 of which amount, we understand, £1,224 has already been subscribed. [Manchester Guardian 3 March 1884 page 8].

POYNTON - The parish church of Poynton is now to have its tower and spire, and a contract has just been entered into between Messrs. Ellis & Hinchliffe, the masons and contractors, and Lord Vernon, the steeple being erected as a memorial to the late Baron. The design is by Messrs. Medland & Henry Taylor, architects, Manchester, and the work is now going on under their superintendence. [Builder 12 April 1884 page 529]

On Thursday the top stone of the spire of Poynton Church (which is 134 feet high) was put in its place by the vicar, Rev Andrew E Philmore Gray, who laid the first stone of the new building on 23 May. The necessary funds (£1,575) were collected before the commencement of the work. The architects are Messrs H and M Taylor, of Manchester and the contractors Messrs Ellis and Hinchcliffe, also of this city. [Manchester Guardian 14 February 1885 page 8]

POYNTON (CHESHIRE) - The church on Lord Vernon’s estate at Poynton has now been completed by the erection of a tower and spire of simple Early Decorated character, corresponding with the rest of the church. The stone for the most part has come from Lord Vernon’s quarries. The steeple has been built by Messrs. Ellis & Hinchcliffe, from the designs and under the superintendence of Messrs. Medland & Henry Taylor, architects, Manchester. [Builder 4 April 1885 page 499]

Completion of tower commenced in April 1884. Estimated cost £1,500 See also J S Crowther for the original church.

Reference    Manchester Guardian 3 March 1884 page 8
Reference    Builder 12 April 1884 page529
Reference    Manchester Guardian 9 August 1884 page 5
Reference    Manchester Guardian 14 February 1885 page 8
Reference    Builder 4 April 1885 page 499
Reference    Pevsner: Cheshire