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St James Church of England, Lower Darwen

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St James,
Stopes Brow,
Lower Darwen
Lancashire

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Cemeteries

The church has/had a graveyard.

1829-1996

Transcript of monumental inscriptions 1829-1996 held by Lancashire Archives - Searchroom
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Church History

It was founded in 1826. St James, Lower Darwen was built at the top of Stopes Brow, the foundation stone was laid on 22nd February 1827 and the church was consecrated on the 15th March 1829. The old church was demolished in 1969 due to wet rot and the modern Church was built in its place.

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Church Records

Baptisms

1829-1832

Copy of Bishop's Transcript of baptisms 1829-1832 held by Lancashire Archives - DRB 2/19

1829-1881

Original Registers of baptisms 1829-1881 held by Lancashire Archives - PR 3148

1833-1843

Bishop's Transcript of baptisms 1833-1843 held by Lancashire Archives - PR 3148

Marriages

1837-1851

Index of marriages 1837-1851 held by Lancashire Archives - Searchroom (South Blackburn Index)

1838

Original Registers of marriages 1838 held by Lancashire Archives - PR 3148

1855-1944

Original Registers of marriages 1855-1944 held by Lancashire Archives - PR 3148

Burials

1829-1832

Copy of Bishop's Transcript of burials 1829-1832 held by Lancashire Archives - DRB 2/19

1829-1952

Original Registers of burials 1829-1952 held by Lancashire Archives - PR 3148

1833-1842

Bishop's Transcript of burials 1833-1842 held by Lancashire Archives - PR 3148
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Maps

It is located at SD6954325418 (Lat/Lon 53.724269, -2.463062). You can see this on maps provided by:

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