Where is eccleston lancashire

It is situated on the river Yarrow, and the Leeds canal passes through the parish. The collieries and quarries, which are extensively worked, give employment to many of the people. There is also a cotton factory, and some hands are employed in the hand-loom weaving. The parish church is an ancient stone structure, with a handsome stained-glass window. It is dedicated to St. Mary, and contains an effigy in brass, a Gothic altar tomb, and many interesting monuments.

The Wesleyans have a place of worship. There is a free grammar school, and a National school for both sexes. Charles Scarisbrick, Esq.

In the parish of Eccleston contained the townships of Eccleston, Heskin , Wrightington and Parbold. You can see the administrative areas in which Eccleston has been placed at times in the past.

Select one to see a link to a map of that particular area. Maps View maps of Eccleston and places within its boundaries. English Jurisdictions in Unfortunately the LDS have removed the facility to enable us to specify a starting location, you will need to search yourself on their map. It is perhaps best known for the evocative ruins of St. Catherine's Church The Old Hall is a medieval manor house of splendid Accommodation Stock Photos Pictures..

Eccleston accommodation. These parish and chapel registers are now available for the following range of years:. The Family History Library has microfilmed by far the vast majority of Lancashire's original parish and chapelry registers, Bishop's transcripts, including Eccleston's above-mentioned registers. These are available for ordering to and personally searching at any of the over 4, FamilySearch Centers available worldwide.

Census records from to are available online. For access, see England Census. Census records from to are also available on film through a Family History Center or at the Family History Library. Chorley Poor Law Union, Lancashire. Records of wills, administrations, inventories, indexes, etc. Go to Lancashire Probate Records to find the name of the court having primary jurisdiction.

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