sollershope-churches

The 14th century church of St. Michael

Within the church is the tomb and effigy of a medieval knight which is believed to be one of the oldest incised tomb covers in the country.   The knight died around 1125 and his shield bears a fess for Sollars.   During the Henry VIII scourge of all things Catholic the tomb cover was thrown out and more or less broken in half. Continue reading

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