Historic churches · South West England
St Columb Major
In or near St Mawgan.
St Columb Major — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
John Fricker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- St. Columb Road · 3.7 km
- Free entry
About
St Columb Major 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Columb Major is a church located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architecture, reflecting the local heritage. The church serves as a focal point for the community and is recognised for its contributions to the area's cultural landscape.
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Background
Architecture
The older part of the town follows a linear layout along Fair Street and Fore Street. Many houses on the narrow main street are slate hung. Cornish architect Silvanus Trevail designed the former Lloyds Bank and the school. Private houses by Trevail include Ashleigh House (1896) and Treventon House (1897). There are some good examples of architect William White's work including Bank House (circa 1857), Rosemellyn House (1871) Penmellyn House Old Rectory and alterations to Trewan Hall. The Retreat was formerly St Columb Workhouse and was designed by George Gilbert Scott. the Red Lion public house, Bond House, Hawkes shop and St Columb Major Town Hall.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.4320, -4.9400
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Columb Major
- Postcode
- TR9 6BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- St. Columb Road — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: St Columb Major (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Campsites · 1.4 km
Trewan Hall
Stately homes · 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Columb Major?
- St Columb Major is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR9 6BP), in the parish of St. Columb Major.
- What is St Columb Major?
- St Columb Major — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Columb Major?
- The nearest railway station is St. Columb Road, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR9 6BP.
- Is St Columb Major a protected site?
- Yes — St Columb Major is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Columb Major free to visit?
- Yes, St Columb Major is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Columb Major?
- The nearest railway station is St. Columb Road, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR9 6BP.