Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Martin by Looe
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Church of St Martin by Looe — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Looe · 1.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
The Church of St Martin by Looe is located in Cornwall, postcode PL13 1QU, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Looe, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Martin by Looe is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1282854). 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 Martin's Church is a parish church in the hamlet of St Martin, Looe, Cornwall, in the Church of England Diocese of Truro.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Church of St Martin is part of the Looe Valley Benefice, serving the local community with various worship services. Visitors can attend regular services, including Holy Communion and community prayer sessions.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Martin's Church is a parish church in the hamlet of St Martin, Looe, Cornwall, in the Church of England Diocese of Truro.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church dates from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. It was restored in 1882 and also in 1907 at a cost of £400 () when the eastern portion of the church floor was lowered, the walls underpinned and the pillars were straightened. A heating system was installed and the lancet window was opened up. It was re-opened for worship by the Venerable Archdeacon Henry Du Boulay. Until 1845 it was the parish church of East Looe; an early vicar was Sir William de Bodrygan (1280), one of the family of lords who granted that town its early privileges. The south aisle was once reserved to the townspeople, close to the pews where sat the mayor and corporation. the parclose screen (1612) was due to the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.3694, -4.4482
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Looe
- Postcode
- PL13 1QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Phone
- 01503 261184
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Looe — 1.2 km
- Official site
- anglicanchurcheslooe.weebly.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529463 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Martin's Church, St Martin-by-Looe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Martin by Looe?
- Church of St Martin by Looe is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 1QU), in the parish of Looe.
- What is Church of St Martin by Looe?
- Church of St Martin by Looe — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Church of St Martin by Looe?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL13 1QU.
- When was Church of St Martin by Looe built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Martin by Looe a listed building?
- Church of St Martin by Looe is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Martin by Looe a protected site?
- Yes — Church of St Martin by Looe is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Church of St Martin by Looe free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Martin by Looe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Martin by Looe?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 1QU.