St Elwyn's Church, Hayle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Elwyn’s Church, Hayle |
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St Elwyn’s Church, Hayle
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| 50°11′15.26″N 5°25′12.94″W / 50.1875722°N 5.4202611°W | |
| Location | Hayle |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Elywn |
| Consecrated | 9 October 1888 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | John Dando Sedding |
| Groundbreaking | 5 August 1886 |
| Completed | 9 October 1888 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 101 feet (31 m) |
| Width | 64 feet (20 m) |
| Height | 88.5 feet (27.0 m) |
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| Parish | Hayle |
| Deanery | Penwith |
| Archdeaconry | Cornwall |
| Diocese | Diocese of Truro |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Elwyn’s Church is a beautiful church located in Hayle, Cornwall, England. It is part of the Church of England and is a special building, listed as Grade II* listed. This means it is a very important historical building.
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The History of St Elwyn's Church
When Was the Church Built?
The first stone for St Elwyn's Church was placed on August 5, 1886. A lady named Miss Susan Hockin, whose brother was a rector (a type of church leader) in Phillack, laid this important stone. The church was officially opened and ready for use on October 9, 1888.
Who Designed the Church?
The church was designed by a famous architect named John Dando Sedding. He created a unique look for the building. The main style of the church is called Early English Gothic. This is a type of architecture from the medieval period.
What Are the Church's Special Features?
The church has some interesting design elements. The large window at the west end of the church is in a style called Decorated Gothic. The top part of the church tower also uses this style. Inside, there is a striking balcony for musicians. It sticks out boldly into the church space.
Craftsmanship and Materials
Many parts of the church were made by skilled craftspeople. The altar, which is the table used for services, and the seats for the choir and congregation were carved by Mr. Stanlake from Plymouth. The pulpit, where sermons are given, was made by James Richard of Hayle.
The church tower was inspired by the design of St Bartholomew's Church, Lostwithiel. The roof is made of slate and has a decorative metal top piece called a finial. This finial was made by Holman and Sons foundry in St Just in Penwith. Mr. Richards of Hayle did the metalwork.
The stone for the church came from the Tregenhorne quarry. The finely shaped stone is a type of granite from Breage. For the arches and the screen in front of the choir, a stone called Corsham stone was used. This screen also includes layers of Polyphant stone. The font, which is a basin used for baptisms, is made entirely of Polyphant stone.
Churches in the Hayle Area
St Elwyn's Church is part of a group of churches called the Godrevy team ministry. This means it works together with other local churches. These include:
- St Erth's Church, St Erth
- St Gwinear’s Church, Gwinear
- St Felicitas and St Piala's Church, Phillack
- St Gothian's Church, Gwithian
The Church Organ
What Kind of Organ Does St Elwyn's Have?
The church has a beautiful organ built by William Sweetland of Bath. This organ was made in 1875. It was bought for £200 before the church even opened. People contributed money to help buy it.
Where Can I Learn More About the Organ?
You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps records of organs across the country.
