Historic churches · South West England
Torpoint
Also known as: Penntorr
Torpoint — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Torpoint is a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Torpoint is a church located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance within the local community. The building's architectural features reflect the region's ecclesiastical heritage.
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Background
History
Torpoint is an eighteenth-century planned town. The grid-based design for the town was commissioned by Reginald Pole Carew in the Parish of Antony in 1774. His family continue to have a strong influence in the area, having become the Carew Poles in the twentieth century, and still reside at their family seat, Antony House. In 1796 Torpoint was the setting for a shooting battle between the crew of a government vessel, the Viper, and a large party of armed liquor smugglers, in which one person was killed and five people seriously wounded. Due to the presence of Devonport Dockyard, the town grew as Dockyard workers settled there. The establishment of the Royal Navy's main training facility,…
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- Coordinates
- 50.3760, -4.2050
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Torpoint
- Postcode
- PL11 2EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
Sources
- wikipedia: Torpoint (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torpoint?
- Torpoint is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL11 2EY), in the parish of Torpoint.
- Is Torpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Torpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Torpoint?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL11 2EY. It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency.