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A History of the County of Lancaster
… woods and plantations, and 24 acres of arable. The annual wake was formerly held on 24 August. The present market days …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… in the north-east. Part of the market cross remains. 3 The wake was held on the Sunday next to St. Michael's Day; it now …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… having a station (Culcheth) near Kinknall. Culcheth Wake ceased in 1822. 3 The township is governed by a parish …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… decline has revived. 1 A coal mine is worked. The village wake used to be held on 10 August. A local board was formed …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… assigned partly to Irlam and partly to Flixton. The annual wake was held on the Sunday next after St. Michael's Day; it …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… freemen, chosen by the manor court, appointed a mayor. A wake was held on the Sunday next to 15 August. 8 The Great …