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Bolton Parish Church
Bolton Parish Church, The Vicarage, Churchgate, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1PS.
Fine Victorian gothic church built as a replacement for its 15th century predecessor.Built of Longridge stone and of beautiful proportions, the Church is 156ft from East to West, 67ft from North to South and 82ft high. The spaciousness of the interior has been enhanced by the removal of superfluous pews. The tower said to be the highest Parish Church tower in Lancashire is 180ft high and commands extensive views over the surrounding moor lands, from which the old title of Bolton-le-Moors originates. It contains a peal of 13 bells were installed in 1974. The tower is also home to the original 1699 tenor bell, which is hung "dead" and rung electrically when the ringers are unavailable. Once a year the tower is open to visitors to admire the surrounding countryside and the ancient art of bell ringing which is still carried out each Sunday morning as it has been for the past 300 years.
There is much to see inside the Church, including a renovated ‘Hill’ organ case, a Saxon cross and cof
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Opening Times:
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All Year Round |
10:00-14:00 |
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
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Opening
times listed were correct at the time of entry but should be checked before
departure.
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Admission/Prices:
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All Visitors Free of Charge
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Prices listed were correct at the time of entry but should
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