Historic churches · South West England
St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro
In or near Truro.
St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truro · 0.9 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St John the Evangelist's Church in Truro is accessible via the nearest railway station, Truro, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the church is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is TR1 2NU.
About
St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
Photo gallery
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Official information
Lemon Street Gallery is a contemporary art space located in Truro, Cornwall, showcasing a diverse range of exhibitions from both established and emerging artists. The gallery also offers art consultancy services and engages in collaborations with cultural institutions to promote contemporary art.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St John the Evangelist'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 built in 1828 to the designs of the architect Philip Sambell of Devonport. It was modified in 1860 by William Henry Reid of Plymouth Extensive alterations were carried out by James Arthur Reeve of Exeter in 1884. The ceiling of carved wood replaced the plaster ceiling. A new organ was introduced. Stained glass windows by Heaton, Butler and Bayne were inserted. The church reopened on 12 October 1884. There were more changes in 1892.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.2601, -5.0537
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Truro
- Postcode
- TR1 2NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1872 275757
- Established
- 1828
- Nearest railway station
- Truro — 0.9 km
- Official site
- lemonstreetgallery.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q21208600 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro?
- St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR1 2NU), in the parish of Truro.
- What is St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro?
- St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR1 2NU.
- When was St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro built?
- Built or established in 1828.
- Is St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro a listed building?
- St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro a protected site?
- Yes — St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro free to visit?
- Yes, St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John the Evangelist's Church, Truro?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR1 2NU.