St Michael's Church.

This church stands on an imposing position on Warhill overlooking Mottram in Longdendale.

The earliest evidence of a church on the site is in 1225 when the clergy witnessed local documents and another reference to the church is in a taxation document dated 1291. However, the present church, built in the perpendicular style, dates from the end of the 15th century and externally it retains much of its Medieval character.

In 1852 it was agreed that the church needed restoration work and in 1853 Edwin Hugh Shellard of Manchester was appointed as the architect. The work included taking down the clerestory and roof from the side aisles, leaving only the outer walls and chancel standing. Nevertheless, Edwin Hugh Shellard was replaced by John Edgar Gregan of Manchester as architect and the contractors were Eaton & Hollas (John Eaton & Joseph Hollas) of Ashton-under-Lyne. The work was carried out between 1854 and 1856 and the church was reconsecrated on the 25 Jun 1856 by the Rt Revd John Graham, Bishop of Chester.

The church is listed Grade II*, List Entry No. 1356436.