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Church of St Enoder

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Church of St Enoder — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

St Enoder - C15th carving at base of rood screen (right) - geograph.org.uk - 7512325

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30 min–1 h
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Church of St Enoder is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1311865). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details ST ENODER SW 85 NE 11/291 Church of St Enoder 10.2.67 GV I Parish church. C14 origin; mid - late C15 additions including the south aisle and the south porch. In 1686 the tower collapsed; the south aisle is dated 1886, when it was substantially rebuilt, and the tower dated 1711 at the time of its rebuilding. Restoration dated 1869, and ICBS board dating restoration of 1951. Squared granite rubble with granite dressings; some granite ashlar, including the tower. C19 slate roofs with crested ridge tiles and gable ends. Plan: Nave and chancel in one, with north and south aisle. The original church probably had a north transept, which was incorporated in the north aisle in C15. The south aisle appears to be of C15 at the east end, substantially rebuilt in the same style in 1686, with the south porch of C15. The west tower is of 1711, probably incorporating materials from an earlier west tower. Exterior: The nave is concealed by the aisles. The chancel's east end is on chamfered plinth, with 3-light C19 Perpendicular window. The south aisle is in stone rubble at the east end, the rest in squared granite rubble; there are 3 bays to east without plinth and 5 bays to west including the south porch, on a moulded plinth with quatrefoil panels. The early bays have three 3-light C19 Perpendicular windows to south and doorway with 4-centred arch, roll- moulded with recessed spandrels and hood mould, C19 door. The east end has 4-light C15 Perpendicular window with Y tracery. The west bays have a moulded cornice and parapet with quatrefoil panels and battlements; there are 3 windows to east, of 4- lights with Y tracery, 4-centred arch and hood mould, and one similar window to west of the porch. The west end has similar 3-light window. The merlons of the battlements have carved

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Church of St Enoder is a Grade I listed building located in South-West England. This designation highlights its architectural significance and historical value.

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Coordinates
50.3748, -4.9653
District
Cornwall
Parish
St. Enoder
Postcode
TR8 5DF
Parliamentary constituency
St Austell and Newquay
Established
1350

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Enoder?
Church of St Enoder is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR8 5DF), in the parish of St. Enoder.
Is Church of St Enoder a listed building?
Church of St Enoder is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Enoder free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Enoder is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Enoder?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TR8 5DF. It sits within the St Austell and Newquay parliamentary constituency.