St Hydroc's Church, Lanhydrock facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Hydroc’s Church, Lanhydrock
St Hydroc’s Church, Lanhydrock
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Location	Lanhydrock
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
History
Dedication	St Hydroc
Administration
Parish	Lanhydrock
Deanery	Trigg Minor and Bodmin
Archdeaconry	Bodmin
Diocese	Diocese of Truro
Province	Province of Canterbury

St Hydroc's Church, Lanhydrock is an old church located in Lanhydrock, Cornwall, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is very important because it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered to be of exceptional historical or architectural interest.

History of the Church

This beautiful church was first built in the 15th century, which is over 500 years ago! Over time, some changes were made to the church. Sir Richard Robartes, who was a very important person, made some updates to the building.

Restoration Work

Later, between 1886 and 1888, the church went through a big restoration. This means it was carefully repaired and improved. During this time, the chancel, which is the part of the church where the altar is, was made longer. The church was officially opened again on October 3, 1888, after all the work was finished.

What is a Joint Parish?

St Hydroc's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares a priest and works together with other nearby churches. It's like a team of churches helping each other out.

Churches in the Joint Parish

The churches that are part of this joint parish with St Hydroc's Church are:

• St Petroc's Church, Bodmin
• Lanivet Church
• St Stephen's Church, Nanstallon

The Church Organ

Organs are musical instruments often found in churches. They make sound using air flowing through pipes. St Hydroc's Church has an interesting history with its organs.

The Original Pipe Organ

In 1894, a famous organ builder named Henry Willis created a large pipe organ. This organ was first placed in the great music room at Lanhydrock House, a grand mansion nearby. You can find more details about this special organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.

Where the Organ Went

In the 1930s, this pipe organ was moved from Lanhydrock House to St Hydroc's Church. However, it didn't stay there forever. Later, it was moved again to St Cuthbert's Church in Cubert. Today, St Hydroc's Church uses a modern electronic organ instead of the old pipe organ.

Images for kids

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  View on Lanhydrock Castle