Historic churches · South West England
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston
In or near Lawhitton.
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston 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 Mary Magdalene's Church is located in Launceston, South-West England. This church is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, serving as a key landmark in the area.
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Background
History
The origins of the church date from the 12th century, but all except for the tower has been replaced. The church was under the management of Launceston Priory. The current building, except for the tower, dates from 1511 to 1524 and was built by Sir Henry Trecarrel of Trecarrel as a memorial to his infant son. After the dissolution of Launceston Priory in 1539 the management transferred to the Corporation who took on the responsibility of appointing curates and repairs to the building. Around 1550, the lead work needed repair, and the Corporation employed a plumber to recast and relay it. In 1640 the Mayor paid for new glass for the church windows. In 1718 a west end gallery was built to…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6381, -4.3599
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Launceston
- Postcode
- PL15 8BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Established
- 1524
- Nearest railway station
- Launceston — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston?
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 8BD), in the parish of Launceston.
- What is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston?
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15 8BD.
- When was St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston built?
- Built or established in 1524.
- Is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston a protected site?
- Yes — St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary Magdalene's Church, Launceston?
- The nearest railway station is Launceston, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 8BD.