St Mary the Virgin's Church, Week St Mary facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Week St Mary |
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St Mary the Virgin’s Church, Week St Mary
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| 50°45′7.42″N 4°30′2.3″W / 50.7520611°N 4.500639°W | |
| Location | Week St Mary |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
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| Parish | Week St Mary |
| Deanery | Stratton |
| Archdeaconry | Bodmin |
| Diocese | Diocese of Truro |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Mary the Virgin's Church is a historic church in the village of Week St Mary, in Cornwall, England. It is part of the Church of England.
This church is so important to England's history that it is a Grade I listed building. This is the highest possible rating, meaning it is a special building that must be protected for future generations to enjoy.
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History of the Church
This beautiful church has stood for centuries. It was built a very long time ago, between the 14th and 15th centuries. That means parts of the church are over 600 years old!
The church is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. Inside its tall tower, there is a ring of six bells that can be rung for services and special events.
Keeping the Church Beautiful
Like any old building, the church needed some repairs to keep it in good shape. Between 1878 and 1881, a famous architect named James Piers St Aubyn led a project to restore the church. This work helped preserve its amazing history and architecture.
Part of a Church Community
St Mary's Church is not alone. It is part of a group of local churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish. A parish is an area that has its own church and priest.
The other churches in its group are:
- St Gregory's Church, Treneglos
- St Werburgh's Church, Warbstow
- St Winwaloe's Church, Poundstock
- Our Lady and St Anne's Church in Widemouth Bay
- St Gennys’ Church in St Gennys
- St James' Church, Jacobstow
- St Anne's Church, Whitstone
The Church Organ
The church has a pipe organ made by a company called Bevington. A pipe organ is a large musical instrument that makes sound by forcing air through pipes. If you want to learn more about this specific organ, you can find details about it on the National Pipe Organ Register.
