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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| 50°36′12.1″N 04°40′48″W / 50.603361°N 4.68000°W | |
| OS grid reference | SX 10472 81608 |
| 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 very old and special church located in Advent, Cornwall, England. It is a Grade I listed building, which means it's considered very important for its history and architecture. This church is unique in Cornwall because its tower has eight pointy tops called pinnacles! It is named after St Adwen, who was believed to be one of the daughters of an ancient Welsh king named Brychan.
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A Look Back: History of St Adwen's Church
How Old Is This Church?
Some parts of St Adwen's Church are really old! The north transept (a side part of the church) and the tall west tower were built way back in the 1200s. The font, which is a special basin used for baptisms, is even older, from the Norman times (around 1066-1154). The south aisle, another side section, was added in the 1400s.
Restoring the Church
Over the years, the church has been looked after and repaired. A big restoration happened in 1847-1848, when a part called the south chapel was taken down. Later, from 1872 to 1874, more work was done. The north walls of the main church area (nave and chancel) and the whole north transept were rebuilt. The old wooden benches (pews) were removed and new, open seating was put in. This work cost about £400, which was a lot of money back then! The church officially reopened on 23 September 1874.
Another restoration project took place in 1975 to keep the church in good condition.
Church Connections
The church is part of a larger church area called an ecclesiastical parish. It is looked after by the Rector of Lanteglos-by-Camelford. St Adwen's Church has been connected with Lanteglos since medieval times, which means for many hundreds of years.
Church Status and Partnerships
Working Together: Joint Benefice
St Adwen's Church is part of a "joint benefice." This means it shares a priest and works closely with two other churches in the area:
Memorials and Bells
Remembering People: Church Monuments
Inside the church, you can find special memorials called monuments. These are like stone plaques or carvings that remember people who lived long ago. Some of the people remembered here include:
- Elizabeth Bennet (who died in 1643)
- John Batten (who died in 1710)
- Edward Dinham (who died in 1831)
There is also 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 other four bells were made by a company called John Warner & Sons, with two from 1878 and two from 1907.
