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Brookfield Church, Gorton, Unitarian
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Brookfield Church,
Hyde Road,
Gorton
Lancashire
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The Monumental Inscriptions in the graveyard were recorded in the Owen Manuscripts (copies held at Lancashire Record Office).
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It was founded in 1570 and was known at first as Gorton Chapel after a new building was erected in 1871.
Unitarians believe in the Unity or unipersonality of God, as opposed to the doctrine of the Trinity - hence the name 'Unitarian'. Unitarianism only became legal in 1813 but was particularly influential in the 19th century.
Manchester Archives and Local Studies, Manchester Central Library, hold:
- Baptisms 1732-1881
- Marriages 1864-1881
- Burials 1785-1881
It is located at SJ8889095890 (Lat/Lon 53.45964, -2.168793). You can see this on maps provided by:
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