Historic Sites of Lancashire and Cheshire is James Croston’s antiquarian tour of the historic places of two English counties, blending topography, history, legend, genealogy, and description. The author visits old halls, churches, ruins, and landmarks, recording their stories and associations with the eye of a devoted local historian.
The book belongs to the rich Victorian tradition of county antiquarianism, preserving local history, folklore, and the fabric of the past. Croston’s wayfarer’s notes combine learning with a feeling for landscape and place. For readers interested in English local history, antiquities, and the legends attached to particular sites, the work offers an engaging and well-informed guide to the heritage of the palatine counties of the northwest.