There has been early existence
of Christianity in Freckleton since before the late seventh century,
however in 1541 following the Reformation, Freckleton became part
of the new diocese of Chester from the ‘mother church’
at St. Michaels, Kirkham.
The foundation stone of Holy Trinity Parish Church was laid on
31st July 1837, the church was completed and consecrated on 13th
June 1838. On 21 January 1846 it became a church of ease to St.
Pauls Church at Warton, and the first resident curate Rev. C. H.
Waterfall was appointed, he remained only one year and was succeeded
by the Rev. Walter Scott, who became the first Vicar of Freckleton
when Holy Trinity became the Parish Church. Stained glass windows
in the church portray parishioners who had taken an active role
in church matters.
The exterior of the present church is essentially the same building
as that begun in 1837. apart from the necessary removal in 1976
of the original tower and replacement with an 18ft hexagonal bell-cote
and gilded cross in 1980. The interior has been considerably altered
with the removal of the original wooden box pews and replaced with
modern chairs The Jacobean pulpit is the church's most prized possession.
It was originally made in 1633 by Robert Weaver at a cost of £10,
for Kirkham church.
In 1932 the churchyard was enlarged for the first time since 1896,
then again in 2000. The communal grave of the victims of the 1944
air disaster is sadly the most prominent monument of all.
On 21 November 2003 The Revered James Edward Charles Percival was
ordained as Priest in Charge
An introduction from the vicar
Whether you are new or have lived here a while you
will always be made most welcome at any of our Sunday or mid-week
services. Please feel free to contact me at anytime should you have
a problem, or a need that I might be able to help with. All enquiries
for baptism or weddings should be made to me. Please phone, email
or call at the Holy Trinity Vicarage.
I look forward to seeing you.
Best Wishes
Revd. Jim Percival
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