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St John the Baptist Church Heritage Day

Sat 13 Sep 25
Sat 13 Sep:10.00-16.00; Free Entry. St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield HD50BH Heritage Open Day: Historic Church with display of local history pictures and expert available for information regarding genealogy and local burials. Kirkheaton Church is set in an attractive setting with a churchyard that contains a nationally significant memorial to 17 children who died in a mill fire in 1818.There has been Christian worship on the site for over 1000 years. The Nave of the Church was rebuilt following a fire in 1888 but the Chantry known as the Beaumont Chapel is from 14th Century and contains significant memorials to the Beaumont family from Whitley Hall . Richard Horton has done extensive research on the burials in the churchyard and established a very informative website. He will be available on the day to assist with research . The event is being organised in conjunction with Kirkheaton History Group.Members will be available to advise on family and local history and there will be a display of village history ... READ MORE>

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