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Church of Holy Paraclete (Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh)

Church of Holy Paraclete
Church of Holy Paraclete
[NY 6994 4942] Church. (1)

The Church of the Holy Paraclete, built in 1868-9, incorporates a 13th century west window preserved from its predecessor. (2) (see illust. card)

A Roman altar, brought from Whitley Castle [NY 64 NE 12] formerly stood in the church yard, but is now lost. (3)

In normal use. (4)

As described. Church still in use and in good condition. (5)

Parish church, built in 1869 by the Rector, Octavius James on a medieval site. (6)

Church includes white marble tablet inscribed "1914 THE GREAT WAR 1918/ KIRKHAUGH ROLL OF HONOUR/ MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ (NAMES)/ MEN WHO SERVED/ (NAMES)". (7)

Additional Reference (8)
N5937
Victorian (1837 to 1901)
Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Listed Building
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1966; R W Emsley
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1978; I S Sainsbury


Source of Reference
Local History of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh

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