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Christ Church Ballyculter

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Location	:	Portaferry, Northern Ireland
Description	:	Ballyculter Parish, Christ Church. Part of the Diocese of Down and Dromore, the Lecale group of Churches. The original church was built in 1629 by Valentine Payne and there is an inscription on the bell to Elizabeth Payne, wife of Valentine. It was restored – renovated by Sir Thomas Drew during 1880-82. The remodelling (new nave, chancel, and transepts) was carried out for 5th Viscount Bangor in memory of Lady Bangor. Re-consecrated 13 April 1882. The lych gate, built in 1888, a gift of Admiral Ward, is a distinctive feature of the church. It’s a roofed gateway where the coffin awaits the... Read More	Ballyculter Parish, Christ Church. Part of the Diocese of Down and Dromore, the Lecale group of Churches. The original church was built in 1629 by Valentine Payne and there is an inscription on the bell to Elizabeth Payne, wife of Valentine. It was restored – renovated by Sir Thomas Drew during 1880-82. The remodelling (new nave, chancel, and transepts) was carried out for 5th Viscount Bangor in memory of Lady Bangor. Re-consecrated 13 April 1882. The lych gate, built in 1888, a gift of Admiral Ward, is a distinctive feature of the church. It’s a roofed gateway where the coffin awaits the arrival of the clergyman for the funeral service. https://www.downanddromore.org/find-a-church/lecale

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