St Julitta's Church, Lanteglos-by-Camelford facts for kids
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St Julitta’s Church, Lanteglos-by-Camelford
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 St Julitta’s Church, Lanteglos-by-Camelford
Location in Cornwall
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| Location | Lanteglos-by-Camelford, Cornwall |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Julitta |
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| Parish | Lanteglos by Camelford with Advent |
| Deanery | Trigg Minor and Bodmin |
| Archdeaconry | Bodmin |
| Diocese | Truro |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Julitta's Church, Lanteglos-by-Camelford is an old church in Lanteglos-by-Camelford, Cornwall. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is very important, so it is a Grade I listed building. This means it has special historical or architectural value. Another church, St Julitta's Church, St Juliot, is also named after the same local saint.
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History of the Church
This church has a long history, going all the way back to the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago! The tall tower was added later, in the 14th century. In the 15th century, a new section called the south aisle and possibly the south porch were built.
Restoration Work
Over the years, the church has been repaired and updated. In 1860, the roof was replaced. More big restoration work started in 1865, led by James Piers St Aubyn.
By August 1867, the main parts of the church, like the nave and south aisle, were finished. This allowed the church to open its doors again. Even more repairs and updates were done in 1873.
Church Community
St Julitta's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint benefice.
Churches in the Group
The churches in this group are:
Special Memorials
Inside the church, you can find memorials. These are special plaques or stones that remember people who have passed away. One memorial is for W. Inch, who died in 1815. It was made by Robert Isbell from Stonehouse.
The Church Organ
The church used to have an organ, which is a large musical instrument. This organ was built around 1793 by William Allen of London. You could find all the details about this organ in a special record called the National Pipe Organ Register. The organ was removed from the church in 1986.
Church Bells
The tower of St Julitta's Church holds a set of 6 bells. Four of these bells are very old, made in 1783 by John II Pennington and Christopher IV Pennington. The other two bells were added later, in 1883, by a company called John Warner & Sons.
Ancient Stones in the Churchyard
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The churchyard is famous for its four old stone crosses. These crosses have a special wheel shape at the top. There is also a very old stone from the 10th century with writing on it. This stone was found on a farm in 1858 and moved to the church in 1900.
The Inscribed Stone
The writing on the stone is in an old language. It says: Aelsel and Genere made this family stone or place of peace for Aelwine’s soul and for themselves or Heysel. This stone is now a "scheduled monument," which means it's a very important historical site protected by law.
