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St James' Church, Gawsworth

St James' Church, Gawsworth

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St James' Church, Gawsworth

Name: St James' Church, Gawsworth
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Location: Gawsworth, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Gawsworth Hall – St James' Church, Gawsworth loop from Bosley

11.3km

02:57

80m

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2. St James' Church, Gawsworth – Gawsworth Hall loop from South Macclesfield Development Zone

10.9km

02:52

90m

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3. Gawsworth Hall – St James' Church, Gawsworth loop from Moss Rose

9.03km

02:19

40m

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Dan Hobson

September 23, 2020

St James’ is a pretty parish church nestling among trees by a tranquil pond. The church was built in the 15th and 16th centuries out of yellow and red sandstone. St James’ is Grade I-listed and is right next to another equally treasured landmark, Gawsworth Hall, making it a worthy stop on any hike.

JakobusPilger

August 30, 2025

James the Greater (the Latin 'major' is not translated as 'great' in English), to whom this church in Gawsworth was dedicated, was, together with his brother, part of the inner circle of Jesus' disciples. In his version of the "Good News" (this is the meaning of the word "gospel"), the Evangelist Mark enumerates a list of the apostles: "James, the son of Zebedee, and John, the brother of James—them he surnamed Boanerges, which means Sons of Thunder" (Mark 3:17). They were said to have had strong tempers, but were faithful followers of Jesus Christ, in whom they recognized the promised Messiah. According to the Acts of the Apostles, James was executed for his faith. His tomb in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia (Spain), is one of the most famous and important pilgrimage destinations in the world.

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St James' Church, Gawsworth

1. Gawsworth Hall – St James' Church, Gawsworth loop from Bosley

2. St James' Church, Gawsworth – Gawsworth Hall loop from South Macclesfield Development Zone

3. Gawsworth Hall – St James' Church, Gawsworth loop from Moss Rose

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