St Benedict's, Ardwick
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St Benedict's, Ardwick
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 19 May 2010
St Benedict's, a former Anglican church is a massive imposing building in Bennett Street. It was built in 1880. The main East end is dominated by a huge brick wall facade and an enormous Geometric "Rose" window above. St Benedict's Church closed in December, 2002. The Grade II* listed building is now home for the Manchester Climbing Centre. More information at http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/LAN/Ardwick/StBenedict.shtml (Genuki). http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-387928-anglican-church-of-st-benedict-mancheste (British Listed Buildings) and http://manchesterhistory.net/manchester/churches/benedicts.html (Manchester History Net)
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Image Location
Latitude
53.469409
Longitude
-2.204323