St John the Baptist Church Heritage Day

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 throughout the day to assist with research. He will give a demonstration on the use of his website at 11am which will be repeated at 2pm
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 .

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

10.00-16.00

Location & directions

St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD50BH

Directions:

Parking is opposite the church in the Parish Centre carpark or in front of the main entrance to the church.

Contact on day:

Rob Eabry

Telephone number:

+447487391797

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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