land on which the church was built. Poulton's problem with its churchyard was not unique. During the 18th and 19th centuries, many graveyards of European parish churches (particularly in larger cities) became full, prompting public health concerns and leading to the construction of new cemeteries away from the parish churches. "The emblem of Richard Fleetwood, patron of this church, AD 1699" Notes Bibliography External links St Chad's Church at the Poulton-le-Fylde Historical and Civic Society Buildings and structures in Poulton-le-Fylde Chad, Poulton Church of England church buildings in Lancashire Diocese of Blackburn Grade II* listed churches in Lancashire Paley and Austin buildings