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Yorkshire (West Riding) / Re: Rothwell Holy Trinity
« on: Thursday 08 July 10 20:20 BST (UK) »
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Yorkshire (West Riding) / Re: Rothwell Holy Trinity
« on: Wednesday 07 July 10 22:21 BST (UK) »
There are no records for Rothwell church graveyard which is very annoying. A lot of the stones have been removed as the ground caused them to fall over. I have a few generations buried there. I know roughly where they are but there is no markings.
A lot of the early graves were removed to build a church hall. From what I'm told, an advert was placed in the local newspaper to find living reletives. No-one came forward and so the residents were removed. Sad story really. On a sadder note, My dad recalls human skulls and other bones left on the road side during the church hall building work.
About 7-8 years ago the graveyard was badly overgrown. It was slowly cleared due to wildlife and is now clear. I do hope a graveyard plan is being made up. I would be willing to help out if anyone knows anything.
A lot of the early graves were removed to build a church hall. From what I'm told, an advert was placed in the local newspaper to find living reletives. No-one came forward and so the residents were removed. Sad story really. On a sadder note, My dad recalls human skulls and other bones left on the road side during the church hall building work.
About 7-8 years ago the graveyard was badly overgrown. It was slowly cleared due to wildlife and is now clear. I do hope a graveyard plan is being made up. I would be willing to help out if anyone knows anything.
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