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Middleton Parish Church
St. Leonards Square, Middleton, Manchester M24 6DJ
Fri 6 Sep to Sunday 15 Sep 2024
Fri 6 Sep:1300-1600; Sat 7 Sep:1300-1600; Sun 8 Sep:1300-1600; Fri 13 Sep:1300-1600; Sat 14 Sep:1300-1600; Sun 15 Sep:1300-1600; Free Entry.
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Middleton Parish Church
Heritage Open Day: Explore the Grade I listed church of St Leonard dates from 1100 and was rebuilt 1412 incorporating Norman arches and enlarged 1524. Notable history, including Flodden Memorial Window of 1515 and rare brasses, including Major General Ralph Assheton in full Cromwellian uniform. Many stained glass windows including two art-deco windows by Christopher Whall. Connections with Cardinal Thomas Langley who became Prince Bishop of Durham as well as Saint Cuthbert and Alexander Nowell, who became Dean of St Pauls in the reign of Elizabeth I. The Assheton Family were Lords of the Manor, including Sir Richard Assheton who was knighted after Flodden. The Hopwood family have a 17th century enclosed pew. To celebrate 500 year anniversary since the last major building event of 1524, there will be extra events such as brass rubbing, face painting and displays during the weekends.