Historic churches · South West England
St Michael Penkevil
In or near Truro.
St Michael Penkevil — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truro · 5.0 km
- Free entry
About
St Michael Penkevil 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Michael Penkevil is a church located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical architecture and significance within the local community. The building is a designated Grade II listed structure.
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Background
History
The church is close to the Tregothnan estate in a wooded setting and was consecrated in 1261; probably consisting only of a nave and chancel. In 1319 a petition raised by the patron of the church, Sir John Trejagu, was granted by the Bishop of Exeter, Walter de Stapledon; to create a collegiate church by building a chantry for four chaplains. At the time of its restoration by George Street in the 19th century, the church was cruciform with a western tower and south porch. It was re-opened for services on Christmas Eve, 1865. There are some monuments to members of the notable local family of Boscawen. The church contains the brass of John Trembras, rector of the parish, d. 1515, and others…
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- Coordinates
- 50.2400, -5.0050
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Michael Penkevil
- Postcode
- TR2 4AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Truro — 5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: St Michael Penkevil (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Michael Penkevil?
- St Michael Penkevil is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR2 4AJ), in the parish of St. Michael Penkevil.
- What is St Michael Penkevil?
- St Michael Penkevil — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Michael Penkevil?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR2 4AJ.
- Is St Michael Penkevil a protected site?
- Yes — St Michael Penkevil is part of the Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Michael Penkevil free to visit?
- Yes, St Michael Penkevil is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Michael Penkevil?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR2 4AJ.