Monument record 438/9 - St James's Church
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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> SCH71 Book: Beamont W. 1889. A History of Latchford. /124.
- <2> SCH2090 Newspaper-Magazine: Trinity Mirror. 1868-Present. Manchester Evening News. 1868-Present. 17/8/1985.
- <3> SCH3683 Newspaper-Magazine: Warrington Guardian. Warrington Guardian. 21/8/1985.
- <4> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ68NW16/1960.
- <5> SCH3679 Book: Carter G A. 1971. Warrington and the Mid-Mersey Valley. /165-167.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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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