"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,
whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you
know that the testing of your faith produces
perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that
you may be mature and complete, not lacking
anything."
James 1:2-4
James 1:2-4
St. Mark's Witton (1834) is one of the oldest churches in Blackburn diocese. it is a Grade2*
listed building as well as active place of worship.
The church was instigated by the Fielden Family of Blackburn. The Fieldens were the largest landowners in Blackburn at the time. The Fieldens had been in possession of land in the Manor of Blackburn since the 15th Century. They invested in the thriving wool and cotton trade and were responsible for the developing in particular the Witton and Feniscowles Estates from the 1800s. In particular Joseph Fielden of the Witton branch of the family was most significant because it was he who contributed to many of the local affairs of Blackburn including the building of St. Mark's close to his mansion.
The church was instigated by the Fielden Family of Blackburn. The Fieldens were the largest landowners in Blackburn at the time. The Fieldens had been in possession of land in the Manor of Blackburn since the 15th Century. They invested in the thriving wool and cotton trade and were responsible for the developing in particular the Witton and Feniscowles Estates from the 1800s. In particular Joseph Fielden of the Witton branch of the family was most significant because it was he who contributed to many of the local affairs of Blackburn including the building of St. Mark's close to his mansion.
Registered charity
number England
1138954
Joseph was greatly involved in
the public world of Blackburn
and made a significant
contribution to the town of
Blackburn itself. Particularly
influencing the social and
economic fabric of the town.
He supported the development of churches and schools in
Blackburn. Witton Sunday school built in 1825 at Witton
Stocks was one of them and also St. Mark's Parish Church -
he gave 200 pounds towards the building of it, the land the
church sat on was given for free and he gave the sum of 50
pounds for the decoration of windows with stained glass
inside the church.