On the top of Everton Hill an ancient fire-beacon stood there
for many centuries. It has, however, disappeared during history and
now the space is occupied by St. George's church. Views from this
site are quite spectacular – from the fertile lands of Cheshire,
the mountains of Wales and the river Mersey estuary to the
expanding Irish Sea with its numberless vessels.
The district church of St. George was erected in 1813, at an
expense of £11.500; on a site given by James Atherton. As such it
was the first church in the world to be constructed substantially
from cast iron by the architect Thomas Rickman. Most of the cast
iron parts came from the foundry of John Cragg.
It is an elegant structure in the later English style, with a
square embattled tower crowned by pinnacles. The framework and
tracery of the windows and doors, the groinings of the roof, the
pulpit, and all the ornamental parts, are of cast-iron. Of note is
also the east window with exceedingly rich iron tracery is and
stained glass.
Cache is hidden in the garden surrounding church. Be careful
when picking it as the garden is popular shortcut for people going
into Everton park. During summertime there are also many children
playing around.
You can find more information about the church at:
http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/Liverpool/Everton/stgeorge.html
http://www.emanuensis.btinternet.co.uk/george.htm
And some pictures here:
http://www.liverpoolpictorial.co.uk/stgeorgesmain/index.html