Historic churches · South West England
St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle
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St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Boscarne Junction · 6.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Petroc's Church in Egloshayle, the nearest railway station is Boscarne Junction, located 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PL27 6HS, and entry to the church is free.
About
St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle is a Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1142961). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle, commonly known as Egloshayle Church, is an Anglican parish church in the village of Egloshayle, near Wadebridge in Cornwall, England. It is a Grade I listed building and is recognised for its medieval architecture and historical significance.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle, commonly known as Egloshayle Church, is an Anglican parish church in the village of Egloshayle, near Wadebridge in Cornwall, England. It is a Grade I listed building and is recognised for its medieval architecture and historical significance.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
A church at Egloshayle has been recorded since at least the 12th century. The patronage of the church was historically held by the Earl of Gloucester, later passing to the Benedictine order and subsequently to the See of Exeter. Following the establishment of the Diocese of Truro in 1876, the church became part of that diocese. The church is dedicated to St Petroc, a prominent Cornish saint associated with early Celtic Christianity in the region.
Architecture
The north and west walls of the nave date from the 12th century. Major rebuilding took place during the late 15th century, including the construction of the west tower. A south aisle and porch were added in later medieval periods. In 1867 the church underwent a Victorian restoration overseen by architect Piers St Aubyn, during which structural repairs and alterations were carried out.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.5128, -4.8211
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Wadebridge
- Postcode
- PL27 6HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Boscarne Junction — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529267 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle?
- St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL27 6HS), in the parish of Wadebridge.
- What is St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle?
- St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle?
- The nearest railway station is Boscarne Junction, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL27 6HS.
- When was St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle a listed building?
- St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle a protected site?
- Yes — St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle is part of the River Camel Valley and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle free to visit?
- Yes, St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Petroc's Church, Egloshayle?
- The nearest railway station is Boscarne Junction, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL27 6HS.