South side of the Church of St Mary, Aylburton
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South side of the Church of St Mary, Aylburton
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 18 Nov 2012
The church has an unusual history. It was built in the 14th century on nearby Chapel Hill. Though this location was neither sheltered, nor convenient for most of the parishioners, the church remained there for centuries. When in the 19th century the church was in need of repair, the bold decision was taken to move it, stone by stone, to its present location. It was re-erected here in 1855-1856. This is recorded in a stone inscription: "This chapel was removed from the place where it stood on the hill above nearly without alteration MDCCCLVI". The building was Grade II listed in 1954. http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3232187 to another view.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.714964
Longitude
-2.55548