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Church Of St Thomas The Martyr
Hob Uid: 610382
Location : Lancashire West Lancashire Up Holland
Grid Ref : SD5231205106
Summary : Parish church of St Thomas the Martyr is mainly of 14th century. Early 14th century nave with north and south aisles (restored 19th century), late 15th century west tower, chancel of 1882-6, with crypt. Coursed rubble; slate roofs. The magnificent scale of the interior is explained by the fact that this was the chancel of the Benedictine priory, the remains of which lie immediately to the south (SD 50 NW 12).
More information : (SD 52320511) St Thomas's Church (NAT). (1) Parish church of St Thomas the Martyr is mainly of 14th c. except for the chancel added in 19th c. the magnificant scale of the interior is explained by the fact that this was the chancel of the Benedictine priory the remains of which lie immediately to the south (SD 50 NW 12). Grade I. (2-5)

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Source details : OS 1:2500 1928
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Source details : VCH Lancs 4 1966 94-7
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Source Number : 3
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Source details : Bldgs of Eng North Lancs 1969 (N Pevsner) 252-3
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Source Number : 4
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Source details : DOE (HHR) U D of Skelmersdale & Holland 25.6.73 4
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Built C14
Monument End Date : 1400
Monument Start Date : 1300
Monument Type : Church, Priory
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Late C15
Monument End Date : 1500
Monument Start Date : 1467
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Chancel 1882-86
Monument End Date : 1886
Monument Start Date : 1882
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 388993
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 111216
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SD 50 NW 18
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