Old St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

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Old St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

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Old St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe, Grade II listed church tower in Lightcliffe, England.

The square tower stands in stone construction with ashlar dressings, featuring a round-headed window and circular window on its west face.

The original Eastfield Chapel from 1529 underwent transformation in 1775 when William Mallinson of Halifax rebuilt it in Neoclassical style.

The tower contains memorial plaques, including one dedicated to Ann Walker, who formed a significant relationship with Anne Lister in Yorkshire history.

The Friends of Friendless Churches maintains the tower structure, while a community group oversees the surrounding churchyard containing 11,000 burials.

The tower incorporates an inscribed stone from 1529, benefaction boards, and an 1830 monument designed by Richard Westmacott.

Location: Calderdale

GPS coordinates: 53.72450,-1.78960

Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:06

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