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GENUKI: Kirkham, Lancashire genealogy |
 | | The church succeeded a Norman one, which was given by Roger de Poitiers to Shrewsbury Abbey, and by Edward I. to Vale-Royal abbey; comprises a nave of 1822, a tower and spire of 1844, and a chancel of 1853, together with a N transept; and is convenient and spacious. |
 | | In 1835 the parish of Kirkham contained the townships of Kirkham Hambleton, Singleton, Larbreck with Little Eccleston, Greenhalgh, Weeton with Preese, Medlar with Wesham, Treales, Roseacre and Wharles, Westby with Plumpton, Ribby with Wrea, Bryning with Kellamergh, Warton, Freckleton, Newton with Scales, Clifton with Salwick, Goosnargh and Whittingham. |
 | | For probate purposes prior to 1858, Kirkham was in the Archdeaconry of Richmond, in the Diocese of Chester. |
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