Mossley, St George
1756-2018
Archives
Total copies: 1
Register of Early Baptisms and Burials 1756-1813, Baptisms 1813-1996, Marriages 1859-2018 and Burials 1813-1979; Parish Magazine 1972
Related Material:Records relating to the restoration of the church bells deposited in 2003 (2003/7) were catalogued incorrectly at M681. Cannot trace this material, Apr 2012. DG
Title:
Mossley, St George
Date of work:
1756-2018
Reference number:
GB127.L310
Level of description:
Fonds
Includes:
Custodial history:
In 1755 a definite proposal was made for a new Chapel of Ease and it was decided to build the Church on a plot of land known as The Higher Croft at Mossley. Joseph Pickford of Alt Hill gave the land and the Earl of Stamford gave the timber needed for building and fitting the same. The Church was erected at a cost of £600 by James Mills of Hartshead and Matthew Slater of Dukinfield. The only contract to a Mossley man was to Edward Hardy for the pulpit. The first baptism was on 8th August 1756, the first burial on 4th September 1761 and the first marriage 100 years later on 21st February 1859. It was consecrated on 13 June 1757 by the Bishop of Chester.
The foundation stone for the present Church was laid on 24th May 1879 by Alderman George Mellor. It was consecrated on 23 November 1882 by Bishop Fraser of Manchester.
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
Unrestricted
General notes:
Old Accession Number: 2012/8 2018/59
Topics:
Record types:
Manchester Archives and Local Studies
Language:
English
Record number:
7186166