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Edenfield Parish Churchyard, Ramsbottom, Bury
The early church records were lost in a fire, but it is thought to date back to 1614. The surrounding graveyard holds a wealth of information etched into its many stones. Those of you who follow me know how much I love 18th century stones and this burial ground didn’t disappoint, even though the sat nav sent me to three different locations before I finally found it!
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Visit the churchyard of St Mary, Kirkby Lonsdale with Deborah Contessa
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In the quiet churchyard of St Mary’s in Kirkby Lonsdale lie ten remarkable monuments, each a relic of history, all honoured with Grade II listings. The weathered stones, aged by centuries, tell stories of lives long past, marked by the elegance and symbolism typical of 18th-century gravestones - a time when funerary art held a distinct gravitas that I find utterly captivating. To the east of th...
CHURCHYARD OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, INGLETON
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Ingleton is a village nestled in the Yorkshire Dales. Many of the oldest gravestones, which once lay within the walls of the church itself, have since been moved to the perimeter of the burial ground. These early graves, some dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, were relocated during renovations and expansions of the church. Weathered by time, their inscriptions have become faint, yet th...
The wonderful, historic Churchyard of St Mary and All Angels Whalley, with Deborah Contessa
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The charming churchyard of St Mary and All Saints in Whalley, Lancashire, is a treasure trove of history. Here, you’ll find ancient stone coffins, three remarkable Saxon crosses, and gravestones that date back as far as the early 1600s. Wandering through the grounds, it’s easy to feel a connection to centuries past, with the Saxon crosses-believed to be over a thousand years old-standing as sil...
St Peter's Churchyard, Burnley, Lancashire
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The church’s origins stretch back to the 15th century, with the lower tower standing as the oldest surviving feature. Over the years, several additions and restorations have been made, adding layers of history to this cherished site. Within its grounds rest 18th-century graves, markers of a bygone era that anchor this place firmly in time. This is not merely a site of architectural significance...
The churchyard of St Mary Magdalene, Clitheroe with The Cemetery Lady
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The beautiful churchyard of St Mary Magdalene, Clitheroe- notable graves include those of William Southworth, stabbed in a crime of passion, Jeremiah Garnett the founder of Low Moor Mills and the families of George Grimshaw & John Bold all of whom died in the 1849 cholera outbreak.
Deborah Contessa visits The graves of Bolton Priory, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
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At the heart of the Bolton Abbey Estate, you'll find the Priory Church and the hauntingly beautiful ruins of an Augustinian Priory, nestled in a serene riverside setting. This historic site was generously gifted to the Augustinian canons by Alice de Rumilly in 1154. For centuries, the canons lived and worshipped here until the Priory was stripped of its assets during the dissolution of the mona...
Church of the Good Shepherd Tatham Fells, a churchyard wander
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There has been a church in Tatham Fells on this site since at least 1577 and possibly considerably earlier. It was built as a chapel of ease to the church in Lower Tatham and seems to have lasted until 1738 when it was found to be in a ruinous state, so was taken down and rebuilt. The oldest gravestones I could find were 18th century.
Deborah Contessa visits The Chapel in the Fells
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St Leonard's Church in Chapel-le-Dale, Yorkshire, is a small yet historically rich structure nestled within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. Despite its modest size, this church has been a vital part of the local community for centuries. Dating back to the late 17th or early 18th century, with some sources suggesting it was built around 1680, St Leonard’s was likely constructed to s...
St Andrew’s Churchyard in Leyland, Lancashire - with Deborah Contessa, The Cemetery Lady
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St Andrew’s Churchyard in Leyland, Lancashire, is a historic burial ground that holds significant cultural and historical value. One of its most notable features is the watch house, built in the early 19th century as a precaution against body snatchers. The churchyard is also home to the Walker grave, dating back to 1588, which is among the oldest marked graves in the area. Additionally, the ch...
Angel Meadow and St Michael’s Flags, Manchester’s former slums, with Deborah Contessa
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Angel Meadow was a notorious slum area in Manchester, England, during the 19th century. Located near the city’s center, it became infamous for its extreme poverty, overcrowding, and harsh living conditions. Despite its name, Angel Meadow was anything but heavenly; it was one of the most squalid and dangerous parts of Manchester during the Industrial Revolution. Angel Meadow has since been redev...
St Paul’s Church, Caton with Littledale
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Lovely church in the beautiful village of Brookhouse. In the west wall of the north aisle is a blocked Norman doorway containing a tympanum carved with human figures. It is filled in with coffin lids and medieval cross slabs. A variety of interesting graves from various years surround the building.
St Thomas' Church, Friarmere, also known as Heights Chapel
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High upon Saddleworth moor you will find St Thomas' Church, Friarmere (also known as Heights Chapel) The church was built in 1765 to serve a growing local population , but is now redundant. The extensive churchyard contains many graves from the 1700’s and to my delight I spotted a few touches of folksy memento mori.
St. Michael’s and All Angels Churchyard - Haworth Church in Brontë Country
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Join Deborah Contessa, The Cemetery Lady at Haworth Church, North Yorkshire. Both inside the church for The Brontë Vault and around the burial ground seeking out stones from the 16 and 17 hundreds. It is estimated that 40,000 people are buried in the churchyard, the burial registers go back to 1645. In 1849 the graveyard being overcrowded and badly drained was affecting the already poor sanitat...
The ancient parish church at Radcliffe, Greater Manchester with Deborah Contessa (The Cemetery Lady)
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A church dedicated to St. Mary has existed on the present site since Saxon times - more than 1000 years. The structure has been greatly adapted and modified over the years in response to the changing needs of the parishioners. The oldest part of the church still in existence today is the nave, built in the early 15th century by James de Radcliffe, the Lord of the Manor at the time. It has an ex...
Visit St Mary’s Churchyard, Prestwich, Greater Manchester, with The Cemetery Lady
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Visit St Mary’s Churchyard, Prestwich, Greater Manchester, with The Cemetery Lady
St Michael’s Churchyard, Croston, Lancs. With Deborah Contessa
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St Michael’s Churchyard, Croston, Lancs. With Deborah Contessa
The Churchyard of St James, Altham Lancashire, with Deborah Contessa
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The Churchyard of St James, Altham Lancashire, with Deborah Contessa
The Churchyard of St Leonard, Downham deep in Pendle Witch Country -with Deborah Contessa
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The Churchyard of St Leonard, Downham deep in Pendle Witch Country -with Deborah Contessa
The Ruins of St. Catherine's Chapel, with Deborah Contessa
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The Ruins of St. Catherine's Chapel, with Deborah Contessa
The Ancient Chapel of Maghull, with Deborah Contessa
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The Ancient Chapel of Maghull, with Deborah Contessa
Holy Trinity Churchyard, with Deborah Contessa, The Cemetery Lady
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Holy Trinity Churchyard, with Deborah Contessa, The Cemetery Lady
The stunning churchyard & ancient stones of St Thomas à Becket, Heptonstall, West Yorkshire
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The stunning churchyard & ancient stones of St Thomas à Becket, Heptonstall, West Yorkshire
The Historic St Thomas à Becket, Heptonstall, West Yorkshire with The Cemetery Lady
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The Historic St Thomas à Becket, Heptonstall, West Yorkshire with The Cemetery Lady
St Paul’s Churchyard, Astley Bridge
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St Paul’s Churchyard, Astley Bridge
My little accomplice and I look for a witch in Gisburn
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My little accomplice and I look for a witch in Gisburn
Join me at the Churchyard of St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire
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Join me at the Churchyard of St Barnabas, Heapey, Lancashire
St Aidan’s Churchyard, Billing, Lancs - with The Cemetery Lady
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St Aidan’s Churchyard, Billing, Lancs - with The Cemetery Lady
St Michael's Church & Churchyard , Much Hoole, Preston, Lancashire
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St Michael's Church & Churchyard , Much Hoole, Preston, Lancashire
St Thomas the Martyr Churchyard, with Deborah Contessa
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St Thomas the Martyr Churchyard, with Deborah Contessa

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  • @frankfitzgerald5832
    @frankfitzgerald5832 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Really Enjoyed That Deborah......We Enjoyed Our Visit On A Walk From Ramsbottom Via Edenfield Down To irwell vale....Regards Frank & Lee....

  • @frankfitzgerald5832
    @frankfitzgerald5832 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank You Deborah....Always Enjoyable....Frank & Lee....x

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Arches , fonts , and the rest 😮 lovely video

    • @deborahcontessa6023
      @deborahcontessa6023 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@JulietteWGregson was rather smashing!

  • @rodolfoayalajr.8589
    @rodolfoayalajr.8589 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome video. Beautiful 🤩 old well kept Cemetery. Rip Amen 🙏 🇺🇸🇵🇷🙏.

  • @frankfitzgerald5832
    @frankfitzgerald5832 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank You Deborah Another Lovely Graveyard Visit...Frank & Lee....

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Not my cat saying "who are you ! " - another cracking video

  • @frankfitzgerald5832
    @frankfitzgerald5832 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank You Deborah Another Smashing Video...Frank & Lee....

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another wonderful video. Still think we need a virtual map of all your visits 😊

  • @eyeintheskydrone4k
    @eyeintheskydrone4k 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant video well done nothing to beat a bit of history 👍

  • @mickeytheviewmoo
    @mickeytheviewmoo 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome capture. Well done Deborah. New sub here

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done Deborah 😊😊

  • @frankfitzgerald5832
    @frankfitzgerald5832 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You Deborah ...Another Gtreat Video....Frank & Lee.....x

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson หลายเดือนก่อน

    Autumnal and eerie 🍁🍁🍁love it

  • @eyeintheskydrone4k
    @eyeintheskydrone4k หลายเดือนก่อน

    Easy to comment. Beautiful location filmed beautifully. Add me as subscriber 147. Amazing ruins

  • @HeadRealThin
    @HeadRealThin 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video, however you need to make the captions stay on screen for a little longer. They flash up and vanish before being able to read them.

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another superb video 😊🎉

  • @KevinsRambles
    @KevinsRambles 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow I would love to visit there 😊. Thanks for sharing

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It really is a remarkable Abbey Deborah 😊😊😊😊

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent Montage. .well done Deborah 😊😊😊

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a stunning abbey 😊

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank u 4 sharing Deborah 😊😊😊

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You need to do a map 🗺️

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ✈️

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video there :O)

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Almost like a Joy Division Baseline ie your excellent choice of music 🎶 🎵 for this video 📹

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well.done Deborah..thank you for sharing 😊😊😊

  • @DennisSalonga-o8b
    @DennisSalonga-o8b 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🎃🎃🎃😭😭🌦️📺

  • @MagriethaStrydom
    @MagriethaStrydom 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm going there

    • @deborahcontessa6023
      @deborahcontessa6023 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Norman window filled with ancient grave toppers is worth the visit alone

    • @MagriethaStrydom
      @MagriethaStrydom 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@deborahcontessa6023 that's true I need to take a extra set of pans🤣🤣

  • @MagriethaStrydom
    @MagriethaStrydom 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm going there

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank u 4 sharing Deborah 😊😊

  • @GenerationsFound
    @GenerationsFound 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This place is so cool.

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just watching 👀 now Deborah 😊😊😊😊

  • @Crookedowen
    @Crookedowen 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've lived in Churchtown my whole life, nice to see people appreciating the historical churchyard. Before the Christian church that was built here by Irish missionaries, there used to be a pagan place of worship, this is characterised by the still remaining circular slightly raised shape of the graveyard itself :)

    • @deborahcontessa6023
      @deborahcontessa6023 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Crookedowen it’s my favorite churchyard in the whole of Lancashire.

  • @alisoncauser2955
    @alisoncauser2955 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My ancestors are buried there, 4 generations in one grave, Thomas Morres ( the surname changed spelling in the next generation) died 1699, John Morris died 1745, Andrew Morris died 1760 and Obadiah ( no dares on the gravestone) its laying flat. They lived at Morris house farm, Brooke farm, now on the edge of the reservoir, which wasnt there then of course. Each of the Morris men were church wardens in their time. John Morris married a Horrobin lass, The church sits on Horrobin road. They were sheep farmers. They were from Anglosarke ( changed spellings many times) which was a settlement of the vikings, Anglesarke means Anlafs hill sheil/ pasture.

    • @deborahcontessa6023
      @deborahcontessa6023 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@alisoncauser2955 thank you for your reply. It’s one of the nicest churchyards I’ve ever encountered- and I’ve been in a few!

  • @GenerationsFound
    @GenerationsFound 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love when they put a lot info on the headstone.

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done Deborah, another great video, with an excellent choice of music 🎶 🎵 👏 👌 😊

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😊 soundtrack to history

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good choice of Guitar music 🎸 Deborah 😊😊

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Some old Graves Deborah, why do they lay them flat ? And side by side like that ? 😊

    • @deborahcontessa6023
      @deborahcontessa6023 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 often, they are laid down before they fall down. Many old gravestones are set down flat (often to form a walkway) where they are sadly no longer marking the actual burial site.

    • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
      @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @deborahcontessa6023 oh ok, thanks 4 that

  • @johngray8606
    @johngray8606 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not enough time to read.

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Deborah...some amazing Churches and Churchyards in Lancashire 😊😊😊 thank u 4 sharing 😊

  • @cemeteryvisits
    @cemeteryvisits 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice share 👍👍👍

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the doors

  • @CharlyP1603
    @CharlyP1603 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great historic location, thanks for sharing, have a nice day

  • @KevinsRambles
    @KevinsRambles 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hate it when we visit a church that has scaffolding on parts of it 😢. Nice video, though. By the way, thanks for subscribing to my channel 😊

  • @frankfitzgerald5832
    @frankfitzgerald5832 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You Deborah....Shame About The Front Door Being Obscured But Another Great Video...Frank & Lee...

  • @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235
    @johnosgraveyardjaunts2235 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video 📹 Deborah 😊

  • @wyrearchaeology1
    @wyrearchaeology1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You've got me on this one. I don't even know where Altham is. I'll have to make a mental note of it though, for if/when I ever get back to making films.

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely video , with some great and old graves

    • @deborahcontessa6023
      @deborahcontessa6023 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes indeed! Was a lovely surprise to discover how old some were!

    • @JulietteWGregson
      @JulietteWGregson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@deborahcontessa6023 Brilliant !

  • @JulietteWGregson
    @JulietteWGregson 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stunning video and footage