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ECCLESGREIG. 867 ECCLESTON. but is included within the Barnsley new County Court district. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of York, val. 573. The parish church is an old edifice in the perpendicular style of architecture, containing several monumental tablets and tombs. It is dedicated to St. Mary, and was formerly called the " Minster," or " Chapel of the Moors," and formed part of the ancient priory. There are also the following district churches, viz. Bradfield, pcrpet. cur., val. 200, in the patron, of the Vicar of Ecclesfield; Bolsterstone, perpet. cur., val. 119; Midhope, perpet. cur., val. 70; Chapel Town, perpet. cur., val. 150, in the patron, of the crown and bishop alternately ; Stannington, perpet. cur.,* val. 150, in the patron, of the vicar; Wadsley, perpet. cur.,* val. 230 ; Oughtibridge, perpet. cur., in the patron, of the Incumbent of Wadsley. The charitable endowments of the parish produce between 400 and 500 per annum, of which sum 104 is for Sylvester Hospital, and about 100 to the schools. The Independents, Wesleyans, and New Connexion Methodists have each a chapel ; and there are National schools for both sexes, also an infant school, all partaking of the endowments. In the neighbourhood are vestiges of a camp, and other Koman remains. The Duke of Norfolk is lord of the manor. Some handsome residences are situated in this parish, the principal of which are Barnes Hall, Page Hall, Cowley Manor, and Cliff House. ECCLESGREIG, a quondam par. now united to St. Cyrus, co. Kincardine, Scotland. ECCLESHALL, a par. and market town in the NVdiv. of the hund. of Pirehill, co. Stafford, 7 miles N.W. of Stafford, 6 S.W. of Stone, and 136 N.W. of London. The Norton Bridge station on the North Staffordshire line is about 2J miles to the E. of the town. The par., which is very extensive, is situated near the river Sow, and contains upwards of twenty tnshps., the principal of which are Cotes, Chorlton, Broughton, and Croxton. The town, which is ancient, is a polling-place for the N. division of the county, and is a petty sessions town. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of Lichfield, val. 254, in the" patron, of the bishop. The parish church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, is in the early English style of architecture. In it Queen Margaret took sanctuary after her defeat by Neville, on Blore Heath. There are also the following district churches : Croxton, perpet. cur.,* val. 56, in the patron, of the bishop; Cotes Heath, perpet. cur., val. 100, in the patron, of the vicar; Chapel Chorlton, perpet. cur.,* val. 105,- in the patron, of the bishop ; Broughton, cur., val. 129. The parochial charities produce about 100 per annum, in addition to the endowment of the grammar school. The Independents have a chapel, and there is a National school for boys and girls. The Bishop of Lichfield is lord of the manor, whose seat is Eccleshall Castle, an ancient edifice, but now much modernised by various alterations and improvements. This and nearly the whole of the landed property of the parish have been in the possession of the bishops for several centuries. Friday is the market day, and four fairs are held during the year on Thursday before Mid-Lent, Holy Thursday, the 16th August, and the first Friday in November, for cattle, &c. ECCLESHILL, a tnshp. in the par. and hund. of Blackburn, co. palatine of Lancaster, 1 j mile from Over Darwen, its post town and railway station, and 3 miles 8.E. of Blackburn. It is situated on the old Roman road, and the Bolton, Blackburn, and Clitheroe railway passes through it. A colliery and cotton-mill afford employment to most of the people. There is a chapel- of-ease, dedicated to St. James, and a National school for boys and girls. ECCLESHILL, a tnshp. in the par. of Bradford, wap. of Morley, West Riding co. York, 3 miles N.E. of Brad- ford, and 10 W. of Leeds, its post town. The Apperley station on the Leeds and Bradford line is 1^ mile distant. It is situated near the river Aire, and includes the hmlts. of Apperley Bridge, Eccleshill Moor, Green Gates, and Fagley. The living is a perpet. cur. * in the dioc. of Ripon, val. 100, in the patron, of the Vicar of Bradford. The church is a modern stone structure, dedicated to St. Luke. There are some small charities for the poor. The Inde- pendents, Wesleyan Methodists, Wesleyan Association, Primitive Methodists, and Moravians have each a chapel. There are National and British schools for both sexes, and Sunday-schools in connection with the various places of worship. The principal business of the place is in the manufacture of woollen stuffs. The collieries, quar- ries, and tile and brick making also give employment to many of the inhabitants. There is a mechanics' institute, with an excellent library. ECCLESMACHAN, a par. in co. Linlithgow, Scot- land, near the post town Uphall. It is situated on the East Burn, a tributary of the Almond. It con- tains Three-mile-Town and Waterstou. The parish is divided into two equal parts, distant about 1 mile from each other. It is 4 miles long by 1 mile broad. The surface is flat, and the soil good. This par. is in the preab. of Linlithgow, and synod of Lothian and Tweed- dale. The minister has a stipend of 257. Freestone and coal exists. A sulphur spring, called the Bullion Well, is near the manse. The nearest railway station is at Houston, half a mile distant. ECCLESTON, a par. and tnshp. in the lower div. of the hund. of Broxton, co. palatine of Chester, 2 miles S. of Chester, its post town. It is situated on the river Dee, in a pleasant spot under Eccleston Hill. The old Roman highway Watling Street passes through the par., and the tnshps. of Eaton and Eccleston are included in it. During the siege of Chester in the reign of Charles I., Eccleston was the head-quarters of Sir William Brereton. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Chester, val. 403. The church is a hand- some stone structure, with lofty towers surmounted by pinnacles, and containing a peal of six bells. It is dedicated to St. Mary, has some fine paintings from Scripture subjects, and contains tombs of the Grosvenor family. The register dates a long way back, but is in a very imperfect state. The charities produce about 14 per annum. There is a free school, supported by the Marquis of Westminster, to whom the parish belongs. ECCLESTON, a tnshp. in the par. of Prescot, hund. of West Derby, co. palatine of Lancaster, half a mile N.E. of Prescot, its post town, and li mile N. of the St. Helen's station on the London and North- Western railway. It contains the vils. and hmlts. of Lane End, Thattow Heath, and GUler's Green. There are several collieries and quarries. The principal manufactures are glass and earthenware, also watch movements, tools, frames, and tobacco-pipes. The living is a perpet. cur.* in the dioc. of Chester, val. 110. Christ Church is a modern stone edifice, with spire and porch. It has two stained-glass windows, and two monumental marble tablets. The Roman Catholics and Wesleyans have each a chapel. There is a National school for both sexes, also a Wesleyau day school, and Sunday-schools. The principal residence is Eccleston Hall. S. Taylor, Esq., is lord of the manor. ECCLESTON, a par. in the hund. of Leylaud, co. palatine of Lancaster, 5 miles W. of Chorley, its post town, 2 S.E. of the Croston station on the East Lan- cashire line, and 3 S.W. of Euxton station on the London and North- Western railway. It is situated on the river Yarrow, and the Leeds canal passes through the parish. The tnshps. of Heskin, Parbold, and Wright- ington, and the hmlts. of Highmoor, Fairhurst, Mossey Lee, and Dangerous Corner are included in it. The collieries and quarries, which are extensively worked, give employment to many of the people. There is also a cotton factory, and some hands are employed in the hand-loom weaving. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Manchester, val. 965. The parish church is an ancient stone structure, with a handsome stained-glasr. window. It is dedicated to St. Mary, and contains an effigy in brass, a Gothic altar tomb, and many interesting monuments. There are also the following district churches: Douglas, perpet. cur.,* val. 134, in the patron, of the rector ; Wrightington, perpet. cur. in the patron, of the rector. The parochial charities produce