St Teath: St John?s church, Delabole

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St Teath: St John?s church, Delabole

Image: © Martin Bodman Taken: 22 Aug 2008

The foundation stone was laid in 1878. By the end of the twentieth century the church was in decline. It has since been rescued: the roof has been repaired and the church is not only used for services but also for other community gatherings [Source: Catherine Lorigan, Delabole. The History of the Slate Quarry and the Making of the Village Community. Pengelly Press, 2007, 146-148]

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.624485
Longitude
-4.730279