Memorials & monuments · South West England
Tower of Former Church of St Illogan
In or near Illogan.
Tower of Former Church of St Illogan — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Moseley Junction (Low Level) · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Tower of Former Church of St Illogan, you can reach it via Moseley Junction (Low Level) railway station, which is 1.9 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is TR16 4SW. Entry to the site is free.
About
Tower of Former Church of St Illogan is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1328184). 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
Details ILLOGAN CHURCH ROAD SW 64 SE (west side) 10/182 Churchtown Tower of former Church 1.12.51 of St Illogan (formerly listed as Tower of St Illogan's Church) GV II* Tower of former church. C14. Coursed squared granite. Square plan. Two tall stages, diagonal buttresses to the west Bide of the 1st stage, with one offset, small angle buttresses to the east side, and an embattled parapet. The 1st stage has a small 2-centred arched west window of 2 cusped lights (the lower half blocked) with a quatrefoil in the head and a hoodmould; the 2nd stage, set back above a weathered offset, has a square-headed louvred lancet and a square- headed belfry window of 2 arched trefoil lights with hollow spandrels and slate louvres, and a hoodmould; and a hollow-moulded cornice to the slightly- oversailing parapet, which has corner pinnacles finished with small crosses. The north and south sides have large added clock-faces below the belfry windows, and the south side has a square-headed lancet at the top of the 1st stage. The east side has a blocked depressed tower-arch, above this the outline of the gable of a former very small nave, and openings in the 2nd stage like those in the west side. Listing NGR: SW6712944055 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 66738 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tower of the Former Church of St Illogan is a memorial located in South-West England. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2505, -5.2679
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Illogan
- Postcode
- TR16 4SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Moseley Junction (Low Level) — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26613537 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower of Former Church of St Illogan?
- Tower of Former Church of St Illogan is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR16 4SW), in the parish of Illogan.
- What is Tower of Former Church of St Illogan?
- Tower of Former Church of St Illogan — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tower of Former Church of St Illogan?
- The nearest railway station is Moseley Junction (Low Level), about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR16 4SW.
- Is Tower of Former Church of St Illogan a listed building?
- Tower of Former Church of St Illogan is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Tower of Former Church of St Illogan a protected site?
- Yes — Tower of Former Church of St Illogan is part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Tower of Former Church of St Illogan free to visit?
- Yes, Tower of Former Church of St Illogan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tower of Former Church of St Illogan?
- The nearest railway station is Moseley Junction (Low Level), about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR16 4SW.