Where is Truro Cathedral?

Truro Cathedral is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR1 2LL), in the parish of Truro.

How do I get to Truro Cathedral?

The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR1 2LL.

When was Truro Cathedral built?

Built or established in 1880. Designed by John Loughborough Pearson.

Is Truro Cathedral a listed building?

Truro Cathedral is officially recognised as Grade I listed.

Is Truro Cathedral a protected site?

Yes — Truro Cathedral is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Truro Cathedral?

The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR1 2LL.

Cathedrals · South West England

Truro Cathedral

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Truro Cathedral — a Grade I-listed cathedral in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Truro · 0.9 km

Family-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

Truro Cathedral is located at postcode TR1 2LL and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Truro, which is 0.9 km away. Entry is free, and the cathedral is wheelchair accessible.

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Truro Cathedral is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Official information

Truro Cathedral is a welcoming place for people of all faiths, offering a variety of services and events. Visitors can explore its architectural beauty and participate in various activities throughout the year.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Truro, Cornwall. It was built between 1880 and 1910 to a Gothic Revival design by John Loughborough Pearson on the site of the parish church of St Mary.

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Background

History

The Diocese of Truro was established in December 1876, and its first bishop, Edward White Benson, was consecrated on 25 April 1877 at St Paul's Cathedral. Construction began in 1880 to a design by the leading Gothic Revival architect John Loughborough Pearson. Truro was the first Anglican cathedral to be built on a new site in England since Salisbury Cathedral in 1220. It was built on the site of the 16th-century parish church of St Mary the Virgin, a building in the Perpendicular style with a spire 128 ft tall. The final services in St Mary's were held on Sunday 3 October 1880 and the church was demolished that month, leaving only the south aisle, which was retained to serve as the parish…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 50.2642, -5.0511
District: Cornwall
Parish: Truro
Postcode: TR1 2LL
Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
Established: 1880
Nearest railway station: Truro — 0.9 km
Official site: www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q637460 (CC0)
wikipedia: Truro Cathedral (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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