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Revision as of 09:58, 15 December 2008
50°39′08″N 01°09′42″W / 50.65222°N 1.16167°W Coordinates: Extra unexpected parameters
Christ Church, Sandown is a parish church in the Church of England located in Sandown, Isle of Wight.
History
The church was built in 1845 by the architect Woodman[1]
It was the first Church of England building in Sandown and so is considered the parish church of the town.
The ‘Princess Royal Chapel’ is named after Princess Beatrice, the daughter of Queen Victoria who gave a window in it.
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish with the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Sandown.
Organ
A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
References
- ^ The Buildings of England, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Nikolaus Pevsner