Chase Vault, Oistins

Name: Chase Vault
Address: Oistins, Barbados

#4 among attractions in Oistins

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The Chase Vault is a burial vault in the cemetery of the Christ Church Parish Church in Oistins, Christ Church, Barbados, best known for a widespread urban legend of "mysterious moving coffins". According to the story, each time the heavily sealed marble vault had been opened for the burial of a family member including 1808, twice in 1812 and in 1816 and 1819, all of the lead coffins had changed position. The facts of the story are unverified, investigations concluding there may not be actual events at the base of the legend. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°3'55"N, 59°32'18"W

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Oistins Barbados

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Chase Vault – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sheraton Centre, Garrison Savannah, Queen's Park, Needham's Point Lighthouse.

2.3 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
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5.3 miNW
Park
Queen's Park, Bridgetown
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5 miW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Needham's Point Lighthouse, Bridgetown
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5.5 miNW
Church
Cathedral Church of Saint Michael and All Angels, Bridgetown
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4.5 miW
History museum, Museum
Barbados Museum, Bridgetown
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4.7 miW
Historical place, History museum
George Washington House, Bridgetown
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1.4 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
South Point Lighthouse, Southern Barbados
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0.9 miNE
13°4'21"N • 59°31'38"W
Barbados Golf Club, Oistins
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3.9 miNW
Monuments and statues
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3.9 miNW
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Sky Mall, Bridgetown
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