St Edmund, Falinge, Church of England

The church does not have a graveyard.

It was founded in 1868 and closed in 2007.

 

(pp 116-119)
This handsome church is seen on the right as we pass up Spotland-road. ... This church, which was erected at a cost of £20,000, was opened on May 7th, 1873, with masonic ceremonies. [much on the interior decoration]

From 'Rochdale Past and Present, a History and Guide' by William Robertson, 2nd edition, Rochdale: Schofield and Hoblyn, 1876. All of the material is direct quotation except for the words in [square brackets] and has been provided by Charlie Watson. The square bracket material found at the end of most entries indicates where further information can be found in the book.

 

It was located at SD8913313836 (Lat/Lon 53.620949, -2.165763). You can see this on maps provided by:

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