St. Mary of The Isle Church - Douglas, Isle of Man
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N 54° 09.023 W 004° 28.932
30U E 403196 N 6001268
St. Mary of The Isle Church opened on 4th August 1859.
Waymark Code: WMV0W9
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 02/04/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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The foundation stone of the Church was laid in 1857. St Mary's opened on 4th August 1859 with great ceremony which caused not a little adverse comment from certain elements in the Methodist community. It was built to the design of Henry Clutton in French Gothic early 13th Century style. Interior decoration includes work by Peter Paul Pugin and Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 08/04/1859

Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

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Street address of Church:
Hill Street
Douglas, Isle of Man
IM1 1EG


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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