Barbados: Christ Church Parish Church

Christ Church Parish Church

Location: above Oistins, Christ Church

Date Built : 1935

Historical Facts
Although the present church was built in 1935, it is the fourth on the site - the previous ones being destroyed by hurricane, fire or flood. The Church is best known for the famous Chase Vault, in which coffins mysteriously move around within the sealed vault. A detailed investigation in 1820 offered no explanation and the coffins were eventually buried separately and the vault sealed

Main Features : Chase Vault (churchyard), memorial ledgers.

See also : Anglican Church in Barbados


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