Historic churches · South West England
St Stephens by Launceston Rural
In or near Lawhitton.
St Stephens by Launceston Rural — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newmills · 1.3 km
- Free entry
About
St Stephens by Launceston Rural 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 Stephens by Launceston Rural is a church located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance within the region. Further details about its architectural style or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
In Anglo-Saxon times there was a monastery here dedicated to St Stephen whose canons owned the surrounding land including the town of Launceston (i.e. Lan-stefan-ton) (the name did not then belong to Dunheved the present town). A mint was established here as early as the reign of Aethelred II, 976, but only one specimen is known to exist (it weighs 1.61g). However, after the Norman Conquest the Norman Earl acquired Dunheved and rebuilt the castle there. He expropriated the market and mint of the canons and the townspeople followed them to Dunheved. (The name of Launceston belonged originally to the monastery and town here, but was then transferred to the town of Dunheved.) The church of St…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6520, -4.4050
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Stephens by Launceston Rural
- Postcode
- PL15 8RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Newmills — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: St Stephens by Launceston Rural (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Stephens by Launceston Rural?
- St Stephens by Launceston Rural is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 8RA), in the parish of St. Stephens by Launceston Rural.
- What is St Stephens by Launceston Rural?
- St Stephens by Launceston Rural — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Stephens by Launceston Rural?
- The nearest railway station is Newmills, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL15 8RA.
- Is St Stephens by Launceston Rural a protected site?
- Yes — St Stephens by Launceston Rural is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Stephens by Launceston Rural free to visit?
- Yes, St Stephens by Launceston Rural is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Stephens by Launceston Rural?
- The nearest railway station is Newmills, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 8RA.