Benchmark - St Paul - Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire
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N 52° 43.303 W 001° 12.846
30U E 620616 N 5842810
A cut benchmark on the eastern end of St Paul's church, Woodhouse Eaves.
Waymark Code: WMXVX8
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/04/2018
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A cut benchmark on the eastern end of St Paul's church, Woodhouse Eaves. Not listed on OS database (
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"The original church was built during the years 1836/37 but has undergone many changes since then. Designed by William Railton (who also designed Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square) it was formed in a rectangular shape with seating for 412 people, with a tower at the West end, through which one entered the church, a gallery over the pews at the West end of the main building and a small chancel at the East end.
The present, much enlarged, chancel was added in 1871, and this included the first of the stained glass windows, the large East window. The North and South transepts were added in 1880, thus giving St. Paul's its cruciform shape. At the same time the West gallery was removed and a vestry was built on the South side of the tower. Sir William Henry Salt donated the money for the South transept and he also gave the organ. (Sir William was the eldest son and heir of Sir Titus Salt, the founder of the model town of Saltaire in Yorkshire). In addition to the other work done, stained glass windows replaced four of the original plain glass windows. The church was reopened on October 3rd, 1880, following the completion of the restoration.
Gradually, over the ensuing years, more alterations and additions have been made, including an organ chamber, extra seating and the strengthening of the tower to house the six bells commemorating the life and reign of Queen Victoria. These bells were cast and installed in 1904 by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd. of Loughborough - a firm which is still in existence today."
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