St Oswald's Church, Winwick
St. Oswalds Church, Golborne Road, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8LF
On 19th August 1648, the English civil war raged at the battle of red bank otherwise known as The Battle of Winwick. St Oswald's Church at Winwick near Warrington sits within the battlefield site and became embroiled in the battle and was used as a refuge and a temporary detention centre for the captured royalist foot soldiers. For the heritage open weekend St Oswald's church will be hosting members of the Battle of Winwick Society who will be updating visitors on the development of the battlefield memorial statue. They will also be carrying out battlefield walks on Sunday afternoon. There will also be on display a number of historical artefacts some relating to the battle and some from the Anglo Saxon and Viking era's. On Saturday afternoon Eileen Monies will be talking about the Legh family from Lyme Park and their connection to St Oswald's church. St Oswald's is an ancient 14th century church with memorials, paintings and if you like your history more modern the marriage certificate of Captain Smith the Captain of the Titanic. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1200-1500
Location & directions
St. Oswalds Church, Golborne Road, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8LF
- Directions:
- THE CHURCH IS LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF WINWICK , WARRINGTON OPPOSITE A PUBLIC HOUSE CALLED THE SWAN AND IS LOCATED AT THE JUNCTION OF GOLBORNE ROAD AND NEWTON ROAD (A49) WINWICK. LOOK FOR THE TALL STEEPLE.
- Contact on day:
- Peter Beck
- Telephone number:
- +447814912276
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There are no toilet facilities in the church, but facilities are available in the church hall adjacent to the church. A ramp is available to give wheelchair users access to the main body of the church. Other areas of the church are restricted due to a number of steps. There is a small car park adjacent to the church hall which is accessed via the lane called church walk.
