St Martin's Church, Liskeard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Martin’s Church, Liskeard |
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St Martin’s Church, Liskeard
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 St Martin’s Church, Liskeard
Location in Cornwall
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| Location | Liskeard, Cornwall |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | Martin of Tours |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 136 feet (41 m) |
| Width | 58 feet (18 m) |
| Height | 85 feet (26 m) |
| Spire height | 85 feet (26 m) |
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| Parish | Liskeard |
| Deanery | West Wivelshire |
| Archdeaconry | Bodmin |
| Diocese | Truro |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Martin's Church in Liskeard, Cornwall, is a very old and important church. It's part of the Church of England. Did you know it's the second-biggest parish church in Cornwall? Only St Petroc's Church, Bodmin is larger!
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History of the Church
St Martin's Church has parts that are incredibly old. Some pieces date back to the Norman times (around 1066-1154!). But most of the church you see today was built in the 1400s. For example, the South Chapel was built in 1428. Additions to the north side were made in 1477.
The church's tower was fixed up in 1675. Later, between 1898 and 1902, it was mostly rebuilt. This big project cost about £6,400 back then. The main structure of the church was also restored between 1878 and 1879. This work cost over £3,700. Another restoration for the inside of the church happened in 1890.
Ancient Stone Crosses
In the churchyard, you can find two old stone crosses: Tencreek cross and Culverland cross. The Tencreek cross was discovered in 1903 at Tencreek Farm. It was moved to the churchyard in 1908. The Culverland cross was also moved here in 1908. People think it came from a place near Trevecca.
Modern Renovation
In late 2018, St Martin's Church had a big renovation. The church was closed for a while, until September 9, 2019. During this time, people went to other churches or services in church halls.
The renovation made many improvements. Old pews were replaced with chairs that can be moved. A new heating system was installed. The church also got much better audio-visual equipment. Toilets were improved, and a small cafe was added.
The Church Organ
An organ was first put in the church in 1844. It was built by James Chapman Bishop and cost £300. This organ was replaced in 1879 by a new one built by Hele and Company. Only two parts of the old organ were kept.
The organ was later fixed and made bigger in 1914. In 1923, Hele and Company rebuilt it again. This project cost £1,000. Today, the organ has three keyboards and 40 different sounds. It was last restored in 1980. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
The Church Bells
The tower of St Martin's Church has eight bells. They are all in the key of E flat.
- The 1st, 2nd, and 6th bells were made in 1901.
- The 3rd bell is from 1819.
- The 4th bell is from 1755.
- The 5th bell is from 1825.
- The 7th bell is from 1735.
- The largest bell, called the tenor, weighs about 13.41 long cwt (which is about 681 kilograms). It was also made in 1755.
Parish Information
St Martin's Church is part of a joint parish. This means it shares its parish with St Keyne's Church, located in St Keyne.
