St Mark's Church
St Mark's Church was consecrated on 23 June 1772 to serve a community which was remote from Malew Parish Church. The church was renovated in 1827 as it was then in a poor condition. Built as a Chapel of Ease to Malew Parish Church at a cost of £280 7s 1p, the building originally had earth floors. The 1827 improvements came about after the arrival of the Rev. Clarke, who secured funding not only for structural repairs to the church but also for a new parsonage, a school, and improvements to local roads and the glebe farm. Architecturally the church retains a granite font, its original numbered roof rafters and tie beams, and a west gallery; it has one stained glass window, made by Kayll & Co and dated 1899, which was restored in 2005. Aside from the later addition of a small vestry, the structure has remained largely unchanged since its consecration.
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- Parish: Malew
- Sheading: Rushen
- Grid Ref: SC2956074040
Sources
- Isle of Man Heritage Environment Record