St Wilfred’s, Halton

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St Wilfred, Halton, Lancashire

St Wilfred’s, Halton

Where is it – England, North West England

Who looks after it –  Church authorities 

What is it –  Church, Free access 

When is it from – Saxon

There has been a church in Halton since Saxon times, when it was an important Manor. It is possible the dedication to St Wilfred commemorates a visit he made in the 7th century. The present church is mainly Victorian, except the tower, which dates from Norman times. The tower houses the remains of Saxon crosses and, outside in the churchyard, is the Halton, or Sigurd, Cross, which is unique in Britain for depicting the Norse legend of Sigurd and dates from around 1000 AD. Two Roman altars were also found at Halton, one of which is now in the British Museum with a replica in Lancaster City Museum. Other historic features include 15th and 16th century bells and a 17th century silver chalice. Outside on the north side of the church is the Bradshaw mausoleum, built in c1770 as a private burial space for the family that lived at Halton Hall. Close by the church is the site of Halton’s motte and bailey castle.

 


Address
Church Brow, Halton, Lancashire LA2 6LS 

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