A group of date stones from the 17th and early 18th Centuries that I saw in the grounds of Rivington Church on 3 July 2016.
One of these is almost certainly a lintol.
Two of these stones are noted as coming from the stables of nearby Rivington Hall and as such we have a bit of information about the initials inscribed.
One of these is almost certainly a lintol.
Two of these stones are noted as coming from the stables of nearby Rivington Hall and as such we have a bit of information about the initials inscribed.
Worn stone dated 1695
Stone from the stable block at Rivington Hall - 1713 WBMI (William and Martha Breres and John).
William Breres and his wife Martha Gill lived at the Hall. William Breres died in 1723 and the estate passed to their son John who sold it in 1729 to John Andrews.
William Breres and his wife Martha Gill lived at the Hall. William Breres died in 1723 and the estate passed to their son John who sold it in 1729 to John Andrews.
Stone dated 1732 IAA (John Andrews and Abigail) again from the stable block at Rivington Hall. John Andrews was born in 1684 and married Abigail Crook of Abram. In 1729 he purchased the estate. John Andrews died without a male heir in 1743.
Stone dated 1698 - This is carved into what would have been a fine lintol over a main entrance door or possibly a window.
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