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St James's Church, Luffincott

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St James's Church, Luffincott — church in Luffincott, Devon, England, UK.

St James's Church, Luffincott, historic churches in Devon

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Launceston · 9.7 km
  • Free entry

About

St James's Church, Luffincott is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1401. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Luffincott, Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7275°, -4.3639°.

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Heritage listing

St James's Church in Luffincott, Devon, England was built in the 15th century. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is now a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was declared redundant on 1 May 1975, and was vested in the Trust on 19 December 1979. Some parts of the church are the original mediaeval structure however the tower was rebuilt in 1791 as part of a wider renovation.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St James's Church in Luffincott, Devon, England was built in the 15th century. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is now a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was declared redundant on 1 May 1975, and was vested in the Trust on 19 December 1979. Some parts of the church are the original mediaeval structure however the tower was rebuilt in 1791 as part of a wider renovation. The interior includes Georgian sash windows and a simple 14th century granite font.

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Coordinates
50.7275, -4.3639
County
Devon
District
Torridge
Parish
Luffincott
Postcode
EX22 6RE
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock
Established
1401
Nearest railway station
Launceston9.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St James's Church, Luffincott?
St James's Church, Luffincott is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX22 6RE), in the parish of Luffincott.
When was St James's Church, Luffincott built?
Built or established in 1401.
Who owns St James's Church, Luffincott?
St James's Church, Luffincott is owned by | designation1 = Grade I listed building.
Is St James's Church, Luffincott a listed building?
St James's Church, Luffincott is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St James's Church, Luffincott a protected site?
Yes — St James's Church, Luffincott is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
Is St James's Church, Luffincott free to visit?
Yes, St James's Church, Luffincott is free to enter.