Horrocks Rd Independent, Edgworth

The church has/had a graveyard.

It was founded before 1807 and closed in 1963.

The first chapel was known as Winder's chapel after John Winder an early (first?) minister.

The Independent churches were ones in which each congregation was autonomous, upholding the principles of independence. In the 19th century they became known as Congregational.

In 1972 the Congregational church joined with the English Presbyterian church to become the United Reformed Church.

This site provides historical information about churches, other places of worship and cemeteries. It has no connection with the churches themselves.

Whilst every effort has been made to record exact details of record office and library holdings you are recommended to check with them before visiting to ensure that they do hold the records and years you wish to examine. Similarly check with transcript publishers to ensure they cover the records and years you require before making a purchase.

Original Registers

Copies of Original Registers

It was located at SD7383916836 (Lat/Lon 53.647369, -2.39723). You can see this on maps provided by:

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