The Kanpur Memorial Church

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Dublin Core

Title

The Kanpur Memorial Church

Subject

church

Description

The Kanpur Memorial Church originally called the All Souls' Church is an Anglican church in Kanpur, India.

Creator

Walter Granville

Date

01/05/1875

Rights

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Type

Physical Object

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Location

Albert Lane, Kanpur Cantonment, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208004

Google Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/Ksg5UoofNQsUrHmb6

Architectural Style

Construction years

1

Why was it built?

built in 1875 in honor of British valour during the Siege of Cawnpore in 1857.

Current purpose

Anglican church serves as a place of worship.

Opening Hours

9:00 - 18:00

CH Values

Religious,Historical

UNESCO Certification

No

Preservation Efforts

Several preservation activities like determination of sources of water penetration, carpentry, roofing systems and other needed repairs have been carried out