The Parish of Dalton in the County of -- Lancashire --

Dalton was a chapelry in Wigan Parish until 1877 when it became a parish in its own right.

The foundation stone at the church was laid 29th Sep 1825. In the entry way to the church is a plaque which reads 'Following a fire in 1988 this church was restored by Messrs. T.C. Jackson & Sons to a re-ordered design by Anthony Grimshaw, Architect. It was re-dedicated to the Glory of God by The Right Reverend David Sheppard Lord Bishop of Liverpool on 3rd June 1991.

	St Michael and All Angels, Dalton, near Wigan Church and Graveyard

	Sign Board of St Michael and All Angels, Dalton, near Wigan