St Adwen's Church, Advent facts for kids
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St Adwen’s Church, Advent
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 St Adwen’s Church, Advent
Location in Cornwall
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| Location | Advent, Cornwall |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Adwenna |
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| Parish | Lanteglos by Camelford with Advent |
| Deanery | Trigg Minor and Bodmin |
| Archdeaconry | Bodmin |
| Diocese | Truro |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Adwen's Church, Advent is a historic church located in the village of Advent, Cornwall, in England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is special because its tower has eight pointed decorations called pinnacles. It's the only church in Cornwall with so many! The church is named after St Adwen, who was believed to be one of the daughters of an old Welsh king named Brychan.
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A Look at the Church's History
This church has been around for a very long time. Parts of it, like the north transept (a side section) and the tall west tower, were built way back in the 13th century. That's over 700 years ago! The font, which is a basin used for baptisms, is even older, dating back to the Norman period. The south aisle, another part of the church, was added in the 15th century.
Restoring the Church Building
Over the years, the church has been repaired and updated many times.
- In 1847-1848, a big restoration project took place. During this time, a part called the south chapel was taken down.
- Later, from 1872 to 1874, more work was done. The north walls of the main part of the church (the nave and chancel) and the entire north transept were rebuilt.
- The old pews were removed and replaced with open seating, making the church feel more spacious.
- This work was done by a team from Camelford: Westlake, Hooper, and Worden. The church was officially reopened on September 23, 1874.
- Another restoration happened more recently in 1975 to keep the building in good condition.
Church Connections
St Adwen's Church is linked with other churches in the area. It is part of a group of churches that share a rector (a type of priest). This group includes:
St Adwen's has been connected to Lanteglos-by-Camelford since the Middle Ages.
Important Memorials and Bells
Inside the church, you can find several old memorials. These are special stones or plaques that remember people who lived long ago.
- One memorial is for Elizabeth Bennet, who passed away in 1643.
- Another remembers John Batten, who died in 1710.
- There's also a memorial for Edward Dinham of Newton, St Kew, from 1831.
- You can also see a carved granite stone for William Michel (who died in 1650), his wife Agnis (who died in 1685), and their children Elizabeth, Anne, Margery, and Grace.
The Church Bells
The tower of St Adwen's Church holds a set of six bells. These bells are rung together to make music.
- The oldest bell was made around 1792 by Robert II Wells.
- Another bell was made by John Taylor in 1832.
- The remaining four bells were made by a company called John Warner & Sons. Two of them were made in 1878, and the other two in 1907.
