Historic churches · South West England
St Gothian's Church, Gwithian
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St Gothian's Church, Gwithian is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Gwithian, Cornwall, England, UK. Nothing is known about St Gothian, Gocianus or Gwithian
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hayle · 4.8 km
- Free entry
About
St Gothian's Church, Gwithian is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Gwithian, Cornwall, England, UK. Nothing is known about St Gothian, Gocianus or Gwithian.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
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From the Wikipedia article
St Gothian's Church, Gwithian is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Gwithian, Cornwall, England, UK. Nothing is known about St Gothian, Gocianus or Gwithian.
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Background
History
The church dates from the 13th century. The tower is 15th century, but most of the church was rebuilt by Edmund Sedding in 1865–1867. The south aisle and arcade were removed and a new south transept was built. The shafts, capitals and bases of the arcade were preserved and used in the construction of a new Lych-gate. The north and south walls of the nave, the transepts and a portion of the chancel were rebuilt. The aumbry from the north transept was restored. A two light window, placed in the south aisle by the Rector a few years previous, was moved to the north wall of the north transept. The end window of the south transept was new. The window in the south wall was filled with stained…
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- Coordinates
- 50.2220, -5.3851
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Gwinear-Gwithian
- Postcode
- TR27 5BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Hayle — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: St Gothian's Church, Gwithian (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Gothian's Church, Gwithian?
- St Gothian's Church, Gwithian is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR27 5BX), in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian.
- What is St Gothian's Church, Gwithian?
- St Gothian's Church, Gwithian is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro in Gwithian, Cornwall, England, UK. Nothing is known about St Gothian, Gocianus or Gwithian
- How do I get to St Gothian's Church, Gwithian?
- The nearest railway station is Hayle, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR27 5BX.
- Is St Gothian's Church, Gwithian a protected site?
- Yes — St Gothian's Church, Gwithian is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Gothian's Church, Gwithian free to visit?
- Yes, St Gothian's Church, Gwithian is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Gothian's Church, Gwithian?
- The nearest railway station is Hayle, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR27 5BX.