St. Mark's Anglican Church (Mandeville Parish Church)

St. Mark's Anglican Church
St. Mark's Anglican
Church

Parish: Manchester


The St. Mark's Anglican Church, the Parish Church of Manchester, was completed and consecrated in 1820. It is constructed of stone. In the late Nineteenth Century, the chancel and timber clerestory were added and the tower was raised. This building features classic gothic details such as the pointed arch doors and window openings, which adorn the building.

 




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FORTS

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COURTHOUSES

The Morant Bay Courthouse, which was destroyed by fire on Monday, February 19, 2007, is an important part of St. Thomas's history.

 

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HISTORIC SCHOOLS

Built in 1885 of masonry and timber, the Simms building exhibits a combination of Gothic and Georgian features; the projecting...