FIRST Free-standing altar in the Isle of Man - Kirk Michael, Isle of Man
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Mike_bjm
N 54° 17.107 W 000° 35.168
30U E 657129 N 6017932
The first free-standing altar in the Isle of Man is in St. Michael and All Angels in the village of Kirk Michael.
Waymark Code: WMWKQY
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 09/16/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
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In 1973, under the supervision of Mr. D McIntyre, formerly architect to Durham Cathedral, the communion table, made of oak, grown on Bishop’s Court, was moved forward to become the first free-standing altar in the Island.

The table was originally in St. Nicholas' Chapel at Bishop's Court.

Source: An Introduction to the Architecture of the Isle of Man by Patricia Tutt (ISBN 978-1-907945-10-6)

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Type of documentation of superlative status: Hon. Sec. to the Vicar and Wardens of Kirk Michael

Location of coordinates: St. Michael and All Angels Curch, Kirk Michael

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