Historic churches · South West England
St Petrock's Church, Parracombe
In or near Challacombe.
St Petrock's Church, Parracombe — church in Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Killington Lane · 1.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Petrock's Church in Parracombe is located at postcode EX31 4RJ and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Killington Lane, which is 1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Petrock's Church, Parracombe is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1883°, -3.8978°.
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Heritage listing
St Petrock's Church in Parracombe, Devon, England was built in the 13th century. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is now a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was declared redundant on 25 November 1969, and was vested in the Trust on 23 June 1971. The church is dedicated to St Petrock. Parts of the building, including the chancel and the lower part of the tower remain from the 13th century, but much of the current fabric dates from a reconstruction in the early 16th century. In 1879 there were worries about the stability of the building, however protests led by John Ruskin, who donated £10, led to the preservation of the church and the construction of a new one further west in the village.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Petrock's Church in Parracombe, Devon, England was built in the 13th century. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is now a redundant church in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It was declared redundant on 25 November 1969, and was vested in the Trust on 23 June 1971. The church is dedicated to St Petrock. Parts of the building, including the chancel and the lower part of the tower remain from the 13th century, but much of the current fabric dates from a reconstruction in the early 16th century. In 1879 there were worries about the stability of the building, however protests led by John Ruskin, who donated £10, led to the preservation of the church and the construction of a new one further west in the village. The interior includes 18th-century box pews, a Georgian pulpit and a screen with a wooden tympanum above it which dates from the 18th century.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1883, -3.8978
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Parracombe
- Postcode
- EX31 4RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Killington Lane — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7595387 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Petrock's Church, Parracombe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Parracombe Old church of St Petrock - geograph.org.uk - 134092.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Petrock's Church, Parracombe?
- St Petrock's Church, Parracombe is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 4RJ), in the parish of Parracombe.
- What is St Petrock's Church, Parracombe?
- St Petrock's Church, Parracombe — church in Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Petrock's Church, Parracombe?
- The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 4RJ.
- When was St Petrock's Church, Parracombe built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Who owns St Petrock's Church, Parracombe?
- St Petrock's Church, Parracombe is owned by | designation1 =Grade I listed building.
- Is St Petrock's Church, Parracombe a listed building?
- St Petrock's Church, Parracombe is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Petrock's Church, Parracombe free to visit?
- Yes, St Petrock's Church, Parracombe is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Petrock's Church, Parracombe?
- The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 4RJ.