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Re: St Leonard (Rochdale) by shepstones on Saturday, 20 September 2014

Possible Ancient Anglo Saxon cross in a recess inside the church. Shaft of the cross is in good condition and was re-discovered during restoration work in 1910.

Etched cross to be found in the same place, possibly a later carving.

Anglo Saxon material used in the construction of the current 14th century church including an arch, random stones and what is though to be the Anglo Saxon alter with three of the five crosses (symbolizing the five wounds of Jesus) stored in the side alter.

The Flodden Window thought to be one of the oldest war memorials in the country is by the side of the alter. This commemorates the battle of Flodden Field and the role played by the Middleton Archers.

The Church also has one of only three (I think) wooden towers which hold the church bells. There is regular bell ringing on Monday evenings.

Something is not right. This message is just to keep things from messing up down the road