Grotto of Our Lady of Ascension
Grotto of Our Lady of Ascension is a church in Ascension, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Grotto of Our Lady of Ascension is situated nearby to the peak Cotar Hill, as well as near the aerodrome RAF Ascension Island.- Type: Church
- Denomination: Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair access: no
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include RAF Ascension Island and Government House.
RAF Ascension Island
Aerodrome
Photo: Pauline and John Grimshaw, CC BY 2.0.
RAF Ascension Island, also known as Wideawake Airfield or Ascension Island Auxiliary Field, is a military airfield and facility located on Ascension Island in the Atlantic Ocean. RAF Ascension Island is situated 1½ miles south of Grotto of Our Lady of Ascension.
Government House
Government office
Photo: quirkycontinuum, CC BY 2.0.
Government House is a government office, which is situated 2 miles north of Grotto of Our Lady of Ascension.
St. Mary’s Church (Ascension)
Church
Photo: KLOTZ, CC BY-SA 3.0.
St. Mary’s Church (Ascension) is situated 2 miles north of Grotto of Our Lady of Ascension.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Georgetown and Two Boats.
Georgetown
Town
Photo: LordHarris, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Georgetown is the capital and chief settlement of Ascension Island, in the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, situated on the west coast of the island. Georgetown is situated 2 miles northwest of Grotto of Our Lady of Ascension.
Two Boats
Village
Photo: Drew Avery, CC BY 2.0.
Two Boats, also known as Two Boats Village, is a village at the foot of Green Mountain on Ascension Island. Founded in the early 19th century, it was a originally a resting point for sailors who sought to ascend the mountain. Two Boats is situated 3 miles northeast of Grotto of Our Lady of Ascension.
Grotto of Our Lady of Ascension
- Categories: building, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Ascension, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Islands of the Atlantic Ocean
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Latitude
-7.95605° or 7° 57′ 22″ southLongitude
-14.40191° or 14° 24′ 7″ westOpen location code
6C472HVX+H6OpenStreetMap ID
way 466899756OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipOpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap attribute
denomination=roman_catholicOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=no
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