St Sampson's Church, York, round shot damage

Memorial Type:

Memorial - Plaque

Does the monument still exist?

Yes

Installation Date:

Not known

Inscription:

St Sampson's Church

The Church is first mentioned
in 1154. Its tower was damaged by
cannon balls in 1644 and the Church
was largely rebuilt in 1848. The
adjacent door is tenth century.
The redundant Church was taken
over by the York Civic Trust in 1974.
It was restored and converted into
an Old People's Centre by means of a
Grant from The Hayward Foundation
and was furnished and equipped by
the Round Table of York

Allegiance:

Neutral

Condition:

Poor

Condition Description:

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