Historic churches · South West England
St Carantoc's Church, Crantock
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St Carantoc's Church, Crantock — church in Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newquay · 2.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Carantoc's Church in Crantock, the nearest railway station is Newquay, located 2.8 km away. Entry to the church is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is TR8 5RE.
About
St Carantoc's Church, Crantock is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.4032°, -5.1107°.
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Heritage listing
St Carantoc's Church, Crantock is in the village of Crantock, Cornwall, England. Since 1951 the church has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Truro, the archdeaconry of Cornwall and the deanery of Pydar. Its benefice is combined with that of St Cubert.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Carantoc's Church is a historic church located in Crantock, Newquay. It hosts Holy Communion services on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, providing a space for worship and community gatherings.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Carantoc's Church, Crantock is in the village of Crantock, Cornwall, England. Since 1951 the church has been designated as a Grade I listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Truro, the archdeaconry of Cornwall and the deanery of Pydar. Its benefice is combined with that of St Cubert.
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Background
History
A church existed on the site before the Norman Conquest, dating from the time of St Carantoc in the 6th century. Domesday Book (1086) recorded Crantock as held by the Canons of St Carantoc's; they had already been in possession before 1066. The earliest features of the existing church are Norman. In 1224, the choir was reconstructed, and a tower was added. A collegiate church was founded on the site by Bishop William Briwere of Exeter in the mid-13th century. This consisted of a Dean and nine prebendaries. To this collegiate church were appropriated the parishes of Crantock and St Columb Minor; in 1283 Bishop Peter Quinel united the prebends to make a vicarage. The vicar was assisted by a…
Architecture
In the south aisle is a piscina dating from the 19th century. The font dates from the 12th century. The communion rail dates from the 17th century and the wooden pulpit from the 19th century. The stained glass is from the 19th century, although there are fragments of medieval glass in the sacristy.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4032, -5.1107
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Crantock
- Postcode
- TR8 5RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Phone
- +44 (0)1872 573025
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Newquay — 2.8 km
- Official site
- www.achurchnearyou.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592739 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Carantoc's Church, Crantock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Carantoc's Church, Crantock.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Carantoc's Church, Crantock?
- St Carantoc's Church, Crantock is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR8 5RE), in the parish of Crantock.
- What is St Carantoc's Church, Crantock?
- St Carantoc's Church, Crantock — church in Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Carantoc's Church, Crantock?
- The nearest railway station is Newquay, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR8 5RE.
- When was St Carantoc's Church, Crantock built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Carantoc's Church, Crantock a listed building?
- St Carantoc's Church, Crantock is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Carantoc's Church, Crantock a protected site?
- Yes — St Carantoc's Church, Crantock is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Carantoc's Church, Crantock free to visit?
- Yes, St Carantoc's Church, Crantock is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Carantoc's Church, Crantock?
- The nearest railway station is Newquay, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR8 5RE.