In 1733 parishioners petitioned Bishop Wilson for a new church as this old church, dating from around 14th century, was very inconveniently situated. When the new church was finally built in 1833, also almost as remote to the population, the old church, though supposed to be pulled down, was left to fall into disrepair. In 1895 Rev John Quine, a noted antiquarian, on appointment as Vicar rescued the old church from disrepair.

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In the church yard is one of the many crosses found in the Island.

Built 1834 - another of Bishop Ward's churches but designed by John Taggart.

Church has recently been redecorated in an attractive shade of pink - which gives it an open feeling, helped by the removal of the end pews to provide an open space.

The liberty fabric that was once a feature of the church had to be removed as it had decayed beyond repair..

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With the development of the Laxey mines in the late 1840's the population increased considerably whilst the nearest church was some 3 miles away.
Built to the design of Ewan Christian on land donated by G.W.Dumbell on a hill besides the new road from Douglas to Laxey.It was constructed by his Mining Company at a cost of £950 and was consecrated by the Bishop, Lord Auckland, on 27th May 1856.
The design is described as 'early English' without any great ornamentation.

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see also[Feltham's Tour & Memorial Inscriptions]

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