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St Wilfrid

St Wilfrid

Melling

Lancashire

Church, late Cl5th with remains of c.1300 and earlier, restored 1763, 1856, and later Cl9th.

Architectural Features

The bell openings are of 3 pointed lights under a Tudor-arched head with hood.

The corresponding window to the south aisle is of c.1300 and is a trefoiled lancet with hood.

The nave pews, screens, pulpit, and communion rails all appear to be late C19th and by Paley and Austin.

The numerous wall tablets include one by Webster for Thomas Smith Fragments discovered during restoration and built into the vestry wall include a piece of Norman chevron ornament, part of a crucifix, and part of a grave slab. -