OF THE

HISTORIC SOCIETY

OF

LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE.

NEW SERIES-VOLUME III.

SESSION 1862-63.

LIVERPOOL:

ADAM HOLDEN, 48, CHURCH STREET.

1863.

This Volume has been edited by the Assistant Secretary, under the direction of the Council. The Writers of Papers, however, are alone responsible for the facts and opinions contained in their respective communications.

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

Plate V is printed at the expense of the Society, from a drawing on the stone by Mr. Gregson; the Hilbre Cross and ancient Crotal are lent by the Rev. A. Hume, D.C.L., the Honorary Secretary. All the other Illustrations are furnished at the Society's expense,

from original drawings or materials supplied by the respective authors.