Cruckton Chapel of St. Thomas
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Cruckton Chapel of St. Thomas
Image: © John Barrett Taken: 1 Jul 2006
Now a private house it was built in 1840 as a result of a proposal by Charles Drury. Land was given by Thomas Harris, much of the building stone was given free of royalties from the Rowton quarry and in all cost £949, which was wholly met by subscription. In 1985 the chapel was declared redundant and closed.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.685599
Longitude
-2.841696