Christ Church, Grade II* listed church in Welshpool, United Kingdom
Christ Church displays Romanesque Revival architecture with a seven-bay nave, offset west tower, aisles, and apse built from Welshpool limestone with ashlar dressings.
The Earl of Powis commissioned the church to commemorate his son Edward James' coming of age, with architect Thomas Penson completing construction between 1839 and 1844.
The interior features terracotta arches decorated with rosettes and shells, along with stained glass windows created by David Evans in 1844.
Located at an elevation of 103 meters, the church building contains the Powis family pew in the east end of the south aisle.
The structure incorporates experimental terracotta elements from local brickyards, including decorated arches and an apsidal ceiling vault.
Location: Welshpool
Inception: 1844
Architects: Thomas Penson
Elevation above the sea: 103 m
GPS coordinates: 52.65950,-3.15279
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:47
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