Historic churches · South West England
St Martin's Church, St Martin's
In or near Old Town.
St Martin's Church, St Martin's — grade II listed church in St. Martin's, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Martin's Church is located in the Isles of Scilly, postcode TR25 0QL. Entry is free.
About
St Martin's Church, St Martin's is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "grade II listed church in St. Martin's, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 49.9615°, -6.2844°.
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Heritage listing
St Martin's Church, St Martin's is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England located in St Martin's, Isles of Scilly, UK.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Martin's Church is one of the churches located on the Isles of Scilly, offering a welcoming environment for worship and community activities. Visitors can participate in various events such as coffee mornings, community lunches, and social gatherings.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: St. Martin's Sedimentary Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Martin's Church, St Martin's is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England located in St Martin's, Isles of Scilly, UK.
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Background
History
The Anglican church was built in 1683 by Thomas Ekin, the Godolphin Steward. Originally only 20 ft long it was enlarged by Revd George Woodley in 1821. It was rebuilt in 1866 by Augustus Smith, after having been considerably damaged by lightning. The bell in the turret belonged to a vessel wrecked on the islands. There is a 20th-century extension at the west end. The stained glass window at the east end depicts Saint Martin and the Beggar and is by Clayton and Bell. The church is a Grade II listed building. There are three Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorials in the churchyard, marking the burial place of two sailors and a chaplin of the First World War. They commemorate the Third…
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- Coordinates
- 49.9615, -6.2844
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- St Martin's
- Postcode
- TR25 0QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- 01720 423 911
- Official site
- www.ioschurches.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594191 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Martin's Church, St Martin's (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: StMartinsChurchScilly4.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Martin's Church, St Martin's?
- St Martin's Church, St Martin's is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR25 0QL), in the parish of St Martin's.
- What is St Martin's Church, St Martin's?
- St Martin's Church, St Martin's — grade II listed church in St. Martin's, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Martin's Church, St Martin's?
- Drivers can use postcode TR25 0QL.
- Is St Martin's Church, St Martin's a listed building?
- St Martin's Church, St Martin's is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Martin's Church, St Martin's a protected site?
- Yes — St Martin's Church, St Martin's is part of the St. Martin's Sedimentary Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Martin's Church, St Martin's free to visit?
- Yes, St Martin's Church, St Martin's is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Martin's Church, St Martin's?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR25 0QL. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.