Boconnoc Church facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Boconnoc Church |
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| 50°24′59.26″N 4°36′36.49″W / 50.4164611°N 4.6101361°W | |
| Location | Boconnoc, Cornwall |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | unknown |
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| Parish | Boconnoc |
| Deanery | Trigg Minor and Bodmin |
| Archdeaconry | Bodmin |
| Diocese | Truro |
| Province | Canterbury |
Boconnoc Church is a beautiful old church in the small village of Boconnoc, Cornwall, England. It's a special building, recognized as a Grade I listed site, which means it's very important historically and architecturally. It's a Church of England parish church, serving the local community.
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Exploring Boconnoc Church
A Glimpse into History
Boconnoc Church is very old! Parts of it were built between the 1200s and the 1400s. Imagine all the history these walls have seen! The church got a big makeover in 1873 to keep it in good shape.
What the Church Looks Like
The church has several main parts. It includes a long central area called a nave, where people sit. There's also a south aisle, which is like a side passage, and a porch at the entrance. On the north side, you'll find a small chapel. Instead of a tall bell tower, this church has a smaller turret in the southwest corner.
Interesting Features Inside
Inside Boconnoc Church, you can find many cool things:
- A font from the 1400s. This is a stone basin used for baptisms.
- A special musicians' gallery. This was a raised area where musicians would play during services.
- The altar table, which was made by Sir Reginald Mohun in 1621.
- A Jacobean pulpit. A pulpit is a raised stand where the preacher gives sermons. This one dates back to the Jacobean era (early 1600s).
- A monument dedicated to the wife of Will Drew. Monuments are like special memorials.
The church's unique tower, built in 1877, has five sides at the bottom and eight sides at the top, making it quite interesting to look at.
A Protected Building
Because of its history and special features, Boconnoc Church was officially added to the National Heritage List for England in August 1964. This means it's a protected building, ensuring it will be preserved for future generations.
Church Community
Working Together
Boconnoc Church is part of a larger group of churches that work together. This is called a "joint benefice." It means they share resources and support each other.
Partner Churches
The churches that are part of this group include:
- St Brevita’s Church, Lanlivery
- St Winnow’s Church, St Winnow
- St Cyricius and St Julietta’s Church, St Veep
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, Braddock
- St Nectan’s Chapel, St Winnow
- St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel
Important Memorials
Remembering Penelope Mohun
One notable memorial inside the church is for Penelope Mohun, who passed away in 1637. These memorials help us remember important people from the past.
