my visits

my visit to medieval churc in mitton

Great Mytton - A small village outside Whalley were the Ribble and Hodder meet. The original name mythe means the "junction of two rivers". The land was owned by Whalley Abbey until the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century. It is home to the medieval church of All Hallows. The nave and tower date from 1270 although much of the interier is later. It is belived that the 1593 chancel screen may have originated from the nearby Sawley Abbey. Sir Richard Shireburn's tomb can be found inside the chapel that he had specially built for the family in 1594. Another Richard Shireburn is also buried in the chapel. This poor fellow died at the age of 9 after eating poisonous berries.

posted by xxsnappygirlxx @ 4/16/2007 10:49:00 pm