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In the foreground Mytholm Hall which was demolished in the 1960s to make way for accommodation for the elderly PH12 HBS09

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St. Thomas à Beckett, Heptonstall Old Church.
Probably built around 1250-1260.
1440 Money left for the making of bells.
1572 The organ was dismantled and stowed in different places because organs were forbidden to be played.
1617 North and South…

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The church in a state of dereliction but not yet stripped by pillaging. Ref: 155 Lit & Sci

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Heptonstall, churches and village. Towards the left of the picture is the church hall.

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It was decided to open a subscription list for a new church following extensive storm damage to the old church in 1847. The foundation stone for the new church was laid on 15th May, 1850; the completed church being consecrated on 26th October, 1854,…

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A piscina is a shallow basin placed near the altar of a church, used for washing the communion vessels. PH12 HBS07

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On 5th April, 1875, the southwest pinnacle of the church was struck by lightening, and fell, causing considerable damage to the roof and nearby tombstones. The damage was repaired at a cost of £200, which was raised by public subscription. The pieces…

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St Thomas the Apostle seen through an arch of St Thomas a Becket.

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An early print showing the church before it was damaged by a gale in 1847 resulting in the building of a new church shortly after.
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