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| • | Whittington church stands on the mound of a Norman motte and bailey castle - as do Arkholme and Melling, nearby in the Lune valley. A church is believed to have been on the site since about 1200. However, the present church dates from the late C15 or early C16.The oldest part of St Michael's is the tower - a prominent landmark from the west across the River Lune. The tower contains a peal of 6 bells. The oldest is a treble of 1739 by Seller of York. It is inscribed with the names of the rector and four church wardens, and the words "Gloria in Altissimis Deo". The second oldest bell, of 1754 by Rudhall, is inscribed "Prosperity to this Parish". Four bells are by Taylor and Co. of Loughborough and date from 1875. The tenor bell was recast by Taylor in 1875 from a bell made in 1673, and carries both dates.The church has five stained glass windows by James Powell and Sons. These are quite distinctive, though the west window (possibly by Henry Holiday) has deteriorated. The windows in the east and west of the south aisle have subtle colouring and portraiture that recalls the Pre-Raphaelites. In fact Burne-Jones worked for Powell before joining Morris & Co, though this is not his work. Other glass is by Kempe & Tower, and looks old fashioned alongside Powell's work. A recent window on the south of the church is by Lawrence Lee. It represents St Blaise, the patron saint of animals, woolcombers and woolstaplers. His emblems are a comb and candle.
Towns in Lancashire
Source: [wikipedia: whittington, lancashire]
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