Nelson's Trinity Church sale stalled by 1849 deedJudith Ritchie Nelson's historic Trinity Church on Nile St.An historic Nelson church has been taken off the market after an 1849 deed was found to restrict the use of the land. The Presbyterian Trinity Church on Nile Street, which is more than 150 years old, was put up for sale in June. The church and the land is owned by the parish and held on its behalf by Church Property Trustees, which looks after Presbyterian Church assets. READ MORE:* House of the week: Nelson church converted into new home* Nelson church goes on the market* Police officers put converted church up for saleCoster said the deed was mentioned in a 2007 conservation plan. "A recent legal opinion obtained by the Church Property Trustees determined the 1849 deed was not overridden by the 1885 Act."

Source: Stuff August 02, 2017 01:52 UTC