Abbeys & priories · South West England
St George the Martyr
In or near Truro.
St George the Martyr — parish church in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truro · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St George the Martyr in Cornwall, the nearest railway station is Truro, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TR1 3WL. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
St George the Martyr is an abbey, priory, or monastic site in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Church of England. Wikidata describes it as: "parish church in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.2643°, -5.0592°.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery showcases the history and culture of Cornwall through various collections and exhibitions. Visitors can explore galleries featuring art, nature, and ancient civilizations, as well as participate in special events and activities.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St George the Martyr's Church, Truro is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Truro, Cornwall.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church was designed by the Rev'd William Haslam. It was consecrated on 5 October 1855 by Henry Phillpotts, Bishop of Exeter The church was preceded by a temporary church built of wood which was the work of Mr. White, an architect and parishioner; it was opened on 23 April 1848 with a church service well attended by local clergy and lay people.
Visiting
St George's stands in the Anglo-Catholic tradition of the Church of England. As a traditionalist catholic parish that rejects the ordination of women, it receives alternative episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Oswestry (currently Paul Thomas).
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.2643, -5.0592
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Truro
- Postcode
- TR1 3WL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Truro — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q21208594 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St George the Martyr's Church, Truro (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St George the Martyr church tower, Truro - geograph.org.uk - 990372.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St George the Martyr?
- St George the Martyr is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR1 3WL), in the parish of Truro.
- What is St George the Martyr?
- St George the Martyr — parish church in Truro, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to St George the Martyr?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR1 3WL.
- Is St George the Martyr a listed building?
- St George the Martyr is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St George the Martyr a protected site?
- Yes — St George the Martyr is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to St George the Martyr?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR1 3WL.