The original building on the site was a Eastfield chapel, which was built in 1529. This was damaged during the Reformation, and repaired in 1536. The chapel was rebuilt as a church in Neoclassical style in 1775, and designed by William Mallinson of Halifax. It was replaced in the late 19th century by a new church a short distance away. The old church was then used as a mortuary chapel. It was severely damaged by a storm in the 1960s and its fabric deteriorated. The Bishop of Wakefield wanted to have the whole church demolished. After negotiation, it was agreed that the diocese would pay for the demolition of the body of the church, while the Friends of Friendless Churches would be responsible for financing the repair and restoration of the tower. The Friends were granted a 99-year lease on the tower on 1 January 1974. Repair work was carried out, further repairs were carried out in 1990 at a cost of £5,800.
Lovely shot and interesting story too. Is Halifax your new stomping ground? Can't quite remember where you said you had moved too. Hope you are settling in.
@onewing Thanks Babs for your comments, we now live in a bungalow which we are getting modernised and extended over the next year, its in Calderdale, near to lightcliffe and is about 6 miles from Halifax, 8 miles from Huddersfield & 10 miles from Bradford:)
