Historic churches · South West England
St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel
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St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel — church in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lostwithiel · 0.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Bartholomew's Church is located in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, with the nearest railway station being Lostwithiel, just 0.2 km away. Entry to the church is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PL22 0EQ.
About
St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.4075°, -4.6692°.
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Heritage listing
St Bartholomew's Church is a parish church of the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Bartholomew's Church in Lostwithiel is a historic church known for its architectural significance and community activities. Visitors can explore its beautiful interior and learn about its history through various events and services.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Bartholomew's Church is a parish church of the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
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Background
History
The earliest part of the church is the tower which dates from the 13th century. The spire was added in the early 14th century, and the rest of the church dates from the later 14th century. The spire has an octagonal screen around its foot, with former windows on four of its eight sides. Built of Pentewan stone, is the outstanding feature of this sizable town church. The north side has a St Catherine's Wheel. Unusually for a Cornish church there is a clerestory above the nave. There are some fine monuments of Georgian period and a brass of 1423. The exterior of the building was renovated, plaster ceiling removed and the interior was stripped of ″pew monstrosities″. An open-timbered roof of…
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- Coordinates
- 50.4075, -4.6692
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lostwithiel
- Postcode
- PL22 0EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Lostwithiel — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.fosb.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592606 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel - geograph.org.uk - 666082.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel?
- St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL22 0EQ), in the parish of Lostwithiel.
- What is St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel?
- St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel — church in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel?
- The nearest railway station is Lostwithiel, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL22 0EQ.
- When was St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel a listed building?
- St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel a protected site?
- Yes — St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel free to visit?
- Yes, St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel?
- The nearest railway station is Lostwithiel, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL22 0EQ.