Holyrood Church
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Holyrood Church (or Holy Rood Church) was one of the original five churches serving the old walled town of Southampton, England. Built in 1320, the church was destroyed by enemy bombing during the blitz in November 1940. In 1957 the shell of the church was dedicated as a memorial to the sailors of the Merchant Navy. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
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Holyrood Church, Southampton | |
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50°53′59″N 1°24′13″W | |
Location | Southampton, Hampshire |
Country | England |
Denomination | Anglican |
History | |
Founded | 1320 |
Dedication | Holy Cross |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Merchant Navy Memorial |
Heritage designation | Listed building – Grade II* |
Designated | 14 July 1953 |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Medieval |
Specifications | |
Capacity | 974 (1851 Census) |
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