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St PAUL'S CHURCH, STONEHOUSE

The Church of St Paul is situated at the southern end of Durnford Street, Stonehouse.

Built of stone in the Gothic style, it was erected to the designs of Mr John Foulston of Plymouth as a chapel-of-ease to St George's, further up the road in Chapel Street.  It was opened on July 5th 1831.

 An early colour picture of St Paul's Church at Stonehouse, Plymouth.

The ecclesiastical parish was formed on December 12th 1883, following which the Church was restored in 1885-86 and the chancel, designed by Messrs Hine and Odgers, was added in 1890-91.

It consist of chancel, nave, west porch, and a low tower containing one bell.  Restored 1885-86 and in 1891 the chancel was added.

Another view of St Paul's Church, Stonehouse, Plymouth

Following the destruction of St George's Church in the Second World War, in 1954 the parishes were amalgamated and became St George with St Paul.

 

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