Historic churches · South West England
St Elwyn's Church, Hayle
St Elwyn’s Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Hayle, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St Elwyn’s Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Hayle, Cornwall, England, UK.
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St Elwyn’s Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Hayle, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Background
History
The foundation stone was laid by Miss Susan Hockin, sister of the rector of Phillack, on 5 August 1886. It was built to designs of the architect John Dando Sedding. The general style is Early English Gothic, but the large west window is of the Decorated Gothic style, as is the upper portion of the tower. The bold projecting balcony of the musicians’ gallery forms a striking feature. The altar, choir-stalls and nave seats were carved by Mr. Stanlake of Plymouth. The pulpit was made by James Richard of Hayle. The tower took its inspiration from Lostwithiel church. The slate roof terminated with a wrought iron finial carrying a vane. The finial was from Holman and Sons foundry at St Just. The…
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- Coordinates
- 50.1876, -5.4203
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Hayle
- Postcode
- TR27 4JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Established
- 1888
Sources
- wikipedia: St Elwyn's Church, Hayle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Elwyn's Church, Hayle?
- St Elwyn's Church, Hayle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR27 4JT), in the parish of Hayle.
- When was St Elwyn's Church, Hayle built?
- Built or established in 1888.
- Is St Elwyn's Church, Hayle free to visit?
- Yes, St Elwyn's Church, Hayle is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Elwyn's Church, Hayle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR27 4JT. It sits within the Camborne and Redruth parliamentary constituency.