Christ Church
Built in 1775 by local industrialist Charles Roe, Christ Church was constructed of brick, using innovative cast iron columns to support the galleries. This is a very early use of cast iron in a church and may reflect Roe?s innovative and entrepreneurial character. The east window glass was given in memory of Charles Roe?s son, daughter-in-law and grandson, and Roe?s ornate monument, in marble, is on the south wall. It lists a detailed description of his achievements and shows in relief his silk…
