St Cyricius and St Julietta's Church, St Veep facts for kids
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St Cyricius and St Julietta's Church, St Veep
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| 50°21′55.4″N 4°37′0″W / 50.365389°N 4.61667°W | |
| Location | St Veep, Cornwall |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Cyricus and Julitta |
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| Parish | St Veep |
| Deanery | Trigg Minor and Bodmin |
| Archdeaconry | Bodmin |
| Diocese | Truro |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Cyricius and St Julietta's Church is a very old and important church located in the village of St Veep in Cornwall, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is so special that it's officially recognized as a Grade I listed building, meaning it has great historical and architectural importance.
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History of the Church
The church building you see today has a long and interesting past. It was first built a very long time ago.
Early Beginnings
The first church on this spot was dedicated to Saint Veep. It was shaped like a cross, which is called a "cruciform" design. In the year 1269, this early church belonged to a monastery called Montacute Priory in Somerset. Sadly, none of that original church building remains today.
Rebuilding and New Dedication
The church was rebuilt in 1336. At this time, it was given a new dedication to Saint Quiricus and Saint Julietta. The tall tower at the west end of the church seems to be from this 1336 rebuilding. However, most of the rest of the church was built later, in the late 1400s or early 1500s.
Scientists have used a method called dendrochronology (which studies tree rings) to figure out the age of the wood used in the roofs. They found that the roofs over the main part of the church (the nave) and the area near the altar (the chancel) were built around 1460. The roof over the north side aisle was built a bit later, around 1540.
Events in the 1500s
In 1549, there was a big event called the Prayer Book Rebellion. During this time, some important people and priests in Cornwall faced serious consequences. For example, Richard Bennet, who was the vicar (a type of priest) of St Veep, was ordered to be removed by Anthony Kingston. This happened during the reign of King Edward VI.
Lost and Found Treasures
For many years, some valuable silver items from the church were missing. These items had been stored at a bank in St Austell and were thought to be lost. But in 2015, these treasures were found again! They were discovered in a storage place near Glasgow.
The rediscovered items included:
- A special cup used for communion, made in 1579.
- A silver tankard (a large drinking cup) from 1737.
- A silver plate from 1738.
Church Connections
St Cyricius and St Julietta's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a "joint benefice."
Other Churches in the Group
The church works closely with these other churches:
- St Brevita’s Church, Lanlivery
- St Winnow’s Church, St Winnow
- Boconnoc Church
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, Braddock
- St Nectan's Chapel, St Winnow
- St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel
Important Memorials
Inside the church, you can find memorials to people from the past.
Notable Monuments
One of the monuments is for Nicholas Courtney, who passed away in 1589.
The Church Organ
The church has a beautiful pipe organ.
Organ History
This organ was greatly improved and rebuilt in 1871 by a company called J.W. Walker and Sons. You can find detailed information about this organ in a special record called the National Pipe Organ Register.
The Church Bells
The church tower holds a set of six bells.
The Virgin Peal
All six bells were made in 1770 by a company called Pennington and Company. What's really special is that these bells were cast (meaning they were shaped by pouring hot metal into a mold) right in the churchyard! They are the only known example in England of a "Virgin Peal." This means that when they came out of their molds, they were perfectly tuned without needing any adjustments.
