All Saints' Church, Tuckingmill facts for kids
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All Saints’ Church, Tuckingmill
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 All Saints’ Church, Tuckingmill
Location in Cornwall
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| 50°13′12.3″N 05°17′09″W / 50.220083°N 5.28583°W | |
| Location | Tuckingmill, Camborne, Cornwall |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Consecrated | 21 July 1845 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | John Hayward of Exeter |
| Style | Norman Revival style |
| Groundbreaking | 31 August 1843 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Camborne and Tuckingmill |
| Deanery | Carnmarth, North |
| Archdeaconry | Cornwall |
| Diocese | Truro |
| Province | Canterbury |
All Saints’ Church, Tuckingmill is a historic church located in Tuckingmill, Camborne, Cornwall, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is special because it is a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical site protected by law.
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The Story of All Saints’ Church
The journey to build All Saints’ Church began a long time ago. The very first stone, called the foundation stone, was carefully placed on August 31, 1843. This important moment was led by Baroness Basset of Tehidy. The stone has a special message carved into it, dedicating the church to "All Saints" and to God.
Building the Church
The church was built in a style called Norman Revival. This means it looks like churches from the old Norman times. The architect who designed this beautiful building was John Hayward from Exeter. Inside, the north side of the church has strong arches made of granite. The font, which is a basin used for baptisms, came from an older chapel nearby called Menadarva.
The church was officially opened and dedicated for worship on July 21, 1845. This ceremony was performed by the Lord Bishop of Exeter.
Updates and Renovations
Many years later, between 1875 and 1879, the church got some important updates. Piers St Aubyn, another architect, oversaw these changes. Workers raised and tiled the chancel, which is the area near the altar. They also removed a gallery in the tower, replaced the old seats, and fixed the walls and windows. Mr. W. May of Pool was the main builder for these repairs.
In November 1882, a beautiful new reredos was added. A reredos is a decorated screen or wall behind the altar. This one had a border made of a special stone called "Irish serpentine" and was decorated with marble. The cross on it was made of alabaster, a soft, white stone. The church was officially reopened after these improvements on February 20, 1879.
Church Connections
All Saints’ Church is part of a group of churches in the area. It works closely with:
- St Martin and St Meriadoc’s Church, Camborne
- Holy Trinity Church, Penponds
Beautiful Stained Glass
The church has lovely stained glass windows that tell stories through colorful light. The large window at the east end of the church was made in 1847 by Joseph Bell. Other stained glass windows were added in the 1890s. These were created by artists from a company called Fouracre and Watson (or Fouracre and Son) from Plymouth.
The Church Organ
In 1879, a brand new organ was bought for the church. An organ is a large musical instrument that makes sound using pipes. This organ cost £120 at the time. It was made by a company called Hele and Sons from Plymouth. You can find more details about this specific organ in the National Pipe Organ Register, which is a list of organs across the country.
The Church Bells
The church tower holds a set of eight bells. These bells were made by a company called John Taylor and Company. Originally, there were six bells installed in 1931. Then, in 1936, two more bells were added to complete the set of eight.
