Dangerously unsafe church in Lonan is closed

Fri, 31 Oct 2014

All Saints Church in Lonan has been closed after it was found to be "dangerously unsafe".

The whole electrical system is a potential risk to life and could cause a fire - as a result the church has been advised to shut off the power supply immediately.

Woodworm has also been found in the floor deeming part of it unusable without immediate remedial action - the building also needs structural work to make it safe and weather tight.

Archdeacon of Man Venerable Andrew Brown says it's going to be expensive to put right: