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Ormskirk - History | | Ormskirk - History: Encyclopedia II - Ormskirk - History | | The town was founded when Vikings, led by Orme, settled in the area. It is believed that Orme was, or later became, a Christian as he built a church, giving the town its name: Orme's Kirk.
The Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Ormskirk is situated on the site of the original Kirk and is the oldest building in the town. It is one of only three churches in England to have a tower and a spire, and is unique in that it has both at the same end of the building. (The other two are at Purton and Wanb ...
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Ormskirk - History
The town was founded when Vikings, led by Orme, settled in the area. It is believed that Orme was, or later became, a Christian as he built a church, giving the town its name: Orme's Kirk.
The Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Ormskirk is situated on the site of the original Kirk and is the oldest building in the town. It is one of only three churches in England to have a tower and a spire, and is unique in that it has both at the same end of the building. (The other two are at Purton and Wanborough, both villages near Swindon.)
In 1286 monks at nearby Burscough Priory were granted a Royal Charter by Edward I of England to hold a weekly outdoor market, today the market is held twice weekly on Thursday and Saturday.
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