SJ2207 : Christ Church, Welshpool

near to Welshpool/Y Trallwng, Powys, Great Britain

Christ Church, Welshpool
Christ Church, Welshpool
Viewed from Powis Castle Park. This church stands just off the top of the High Street but is out of sight from much of the town. It is clearly visible from across the valley in Leighton SJ2405 and from southern approaches to the town. When I first spotted it standing out above the tree tops I thought it was a castle or folly.
The church was built in 1839-44, to designs by Thomas Penson (County Surveyor), using stone from the quarry at the top of Brook Street.
Further architectural details are available here LinkExternal link

The interior suffered from dry rot and it closed in 1999 because funds could not be found for repair. Since then it has been bought by a young family who have great plans for renovations and are living in a home constructed inside the church LinkExternal link
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SJ2207, 120 images   (more nearby)
Photographer
Penny Mayes   (find more nearby)
Image classification
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Date Taken
Saturday, 21 February, 2009   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 22 February, 2009
Category
Church   (more nearby)
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 221 074 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:39.5602N 3:9.1714W
Photographer Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 221 074
View Direction
North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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