For Zigs

St. Judes Chapel, Andreas.

I thought you might like to see something a bit more up to date Ziggy. This is one of my favourite 'churches' on the island. It was built in 1839 and designed by a John Welch, apparently in Romanesque style.

The government wanted to demolish it but the local residents got the cash together and had it restored.

 

Thats beautiful....and good for them for saving it, probably means more to them now then before.

 

Thanks Penny. I'd forgotten you liked to see our old buildings, this one is a lot younger than most. I was so distracted trying not to get run down when I was taking the pictures, I didn't think about checking the door to see if it was open. Next time I'm up that way........

 

Thats interesting Sheal

Those 4 Turrets look like they are nearly, but not quite big enough to have spiral stairs inside.

 

I would think you are probably correct in your assumption Zigs that they are big enough.

 

Holy cow really....they look small to me too, and i wouldnt think that there would be stairs...talk about a tight fit!!

 

The turrets are under 4ft across, you can make a comparison by the gravestones close by, so no they're not wide enough for a staircase, also taking into account the thickness of the stone.

Unfortunately the pictures don't give you an idea of it's size, but remember it's a chapel and not a church, so it's a lot smaller.