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St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle

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St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Gravestone, Church of St Petroc, Egloshayle - geograph.org.uk - 5430505

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30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1142961). 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

St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle, commonly known as Egloshayle Church, is an Anglican parish church in the village of Egloshayle, near Wadebridge in Cornwall, England. It is a Grade I listed building and is recognised for its medieval architecture and historical significance.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle, commonly known as Egloshayle Church, is an Anglican parish church in the village of Egloshayle, near Wadebridge in Cornwall, England. It is a Grade I listed building and is recognised for its medieval architecture and historical significance.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

A church at Egloshayle has been recorded since at least the 12th century. The patronage of the church was historically held by the Earl of Gloucester, later passing to the Benedictine order and subsequently to the See of Exeter. Following the establishment of the Diocese of Truro in 1876, the church became part of that diocese. The church is dedicated to St Petroc, a prominent Cornish saint associated with early Celtic Christianity in the region.

Architecture

The north and west walls of the nave date from the 12th century. Major rebuilding took place during the late 15th century, including the construction of the west tower. A south aisle and porch were added in later medieval periods. In 1867 the church underwent a Victorian restoration overseen by architect Piers St Aubyn, during which structural repairs and alterations were carried out.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
50.5128, -4.8211
District
Cornwall
Parish
Wadebridge
Postcode
PL27 6HS
Parliamentary constituency
North Cornwall
Established
1150

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle?
St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL27 6HS), in the parish of Wadebridge.
Is St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle a listed building?
St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle free to visit?
Yes, St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle is free to enter.
How do I get to St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PL27 6HS. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.