Monument record 68/2/2 - The Childe of Hale, St Mary's Churchyard
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Summary
A large flat weathered gravestone with lead lettering lies south church. It marks the burial of John Middleton (1578-1623), the "Childe of Hale", a famous giant, reputed to be 9ft 3ins tall.
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Full Description
Large flat weathered gravestone with lead lettering, 10m south of south porch of the church. Marks the burial of John Middleton (1578-1623), the "Childe of Hale", a famous giant, reputed to be 9ft 3ins tall (1).
<1> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, Turner R C (Oral Communication). SCH2330.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH2330 Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. Turner R C.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 471 820 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ48SE |
| Civil Parish | HALE, HALTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HALE, CHILDWALL, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 2 2009 4:40PM