Monument record 438/9 - St James's Church

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Summary

St James's Church was opened in 1777, having been built principally by a Warrington Merchant - Mr Roger Rogerson. It was a plain, brick structure, with round-headed windows & stone cornerstones. In 1829 it was replaced by a church on Wilderspool Causeway. In 1985 a skull and human bones were uncovered during a sewer installation under Knutsford Road near Bridge Foot. They were reburied in consecrated ground.

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Full Description

St James's Church was opened in 1777, having been built principally by Warrington Merchant - Mr Roger Rogerson. It was a plain, brick structure, with round-headed windows & stone quoining. It had a porch & bellcote & a gallery. In 1829 it was replaced by a church on Wilderspool Causeway(1). 1985 - during sewer installation under Knutsford Road near Bridge Foot, a skull & human bones were revealed from St James's graveyard. Reburied in consecrated ground (2) (3)


<1> Beamont W, 1889, A History of Latchford, /124 (Book). SCH71.

<2> Trinity Mirror, 1868-Present, Manchester Evening News, 17/8/1985 (Newspaper-Magazine). SCH2090.

<3> Warrington Guardian, Warrington Guardian, 21/8/1985 (Newspaper-Magazine). SCH3683.

<4> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68NW16/1960 (Index). SCH2487.

<5> Carter G A, 1971, Warrington and the Mid-Mersey Valley, /165-167 (Book). SCH3679.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Book: Beamont W. 1889. A History of Latchford. /124.
  • <2> Newspaper-Magazine: Trinity Mirror. 1868-Present. Manchester Evening News. 1868-Present. 17/8/1985.
  • <3> Newspaper-Magazine: Warrington Guardian. Warrington Guardian. 21/8/1985.
  • <4> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ68NW16/1960.
  • <5> Book: Carter G A. 1971. Warrington and the Mid-Mersey Valley. /165-167.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 609 877 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ68NW
Civil Parish WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON
Historic Township/Parish/County LATCHFORD, GRAPENHALL, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Mar 4 2021 3:17PM