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Middleton Parish Church
Heritage Open Day: Explore the Grade I listed church of St Leonard dates from 1100 and was rebuilt 1412 incorporating Norman arches and enlarged 1524. Notable history, including Flodden Memorial Window of 1515 and rare brasses, including Major General Ralph Assheton in full Cromwellian uniform. Many stained glass windows including two art-deco windows by Christopher Whall. Also a unique Boer War window showing soldiers in full uniform.
Connections with Cardinal Thomas Langley who became Prince Bishop of Durham as well as Saint Cuthbert and Alexander Nowell, who became Dean of St Pauls in the reign of Elizabeth I. The Assheton Family were Lords of the Manor, including Sir Richard Assheton who was knighted after Flodden.
The Hopwood family have an 17th century enclosed pew. There is also the opportunity to try brass rubbing.
Connections with Cardinal Thomas Langley who became Prince Bishop of Durham as well as Saint Cuthbert and Alexander Nowell, who became Dean of St Pauls in the reign of Elizabeth I. The Assheton Family were Lords of the Manor, including Sir Richard Assheton who was knighted after Flodden.
The Hopwood family have an 17th century enclosed pew. There is also the opportunity to try brass rubbing.
Fri 12 Sep to Sun 14 Sep, Fri 19 Sep to Sun 21 Sep
St. Leonards Square, Middleton, Manchester M24 6DJ
Fri 12 Sep:1300-1600; Sat 13 Sep:1300-1600; Sun 14 Sep:1300-1600; Fri 19 Sep:1300-1600; Sat 20 Sep:1300-1600; Sun 21 Sep:1300-1600; Free Entry.
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