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St Petrock's Church, Parracombe

St Petrock's Church, Parracombe — church in Cornwall, England, UK.

St Petrock's Church, Parracombe

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Killington Lane · 1.0 km

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 Lane1 km

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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.
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.
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.