St Mawes' Church, St Mawes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mawes’ Church, St Mawes |
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St Mawes’ Church, St Mawes
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| 50°09′27.68″N 5°01′1.22″W / 50.1576889°N 5.0170056°W | |
| Location | St Mawes |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Mawes |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Groundbreaking | 1883 |
| Completed | 5 December 1884 |
| Construction cost | £1,500 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 250 persons |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Just in Roseland |
| Deanery | Powder |
| Archdeaconry | Cornwall |
| Diocese | Diocese of Truro |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Mawes’ Church is a beautiful old church located in St Mawes, Cornwall, England. It is part of the Church of England and is considered a special building because it is a Grade II listed building. This means it's important for its history and architecture, and it's protected.
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History of St Mawes Church
The town of St Mawes gets its name from Saint Maudez, a saint from Brittany. Long ago, around the year 1427, there was a small chapel here dedicated to him. There was also a holy well nearby. This old chapel was used for many years.
From Old Chapel to New Church
The first chapel was eventually left empty during the time of Queen Elizabeth I. For a long time after that, the people of St Mawes didn't have a local chapel. Then, around 1807, a private chapel was built by a nobleman called Earl Temple. This chapel was used until about 1838.
The current St Mawes Church was built later, between 1881 and 1884. Even with its own church, St Mawes remained part of the larger parish of St Just in Roseland.
Building the New Church
The new church for St Mawes was officially opened on December 5, 1884. The Bishop of Truro, Dr. George Wilkinson, led the opening ceremony. The church was designed in a style called "Early English." This style is known for its simple, strong shapes.
The church has a main area called the nave, a chancel (the part near the altar), a porch, and a small tower for bells. It was built using local stone, with special granite from St Stephen's for the decorative parts.
Special Windows
Many people helped pay for the church's beautiful windows.
- The large window at the west end was a gift from the daughter of Staff-Commander Vincent. She gave it to remember her parents.
- The window in the chancel was given by the family of Miss Cullah, who passed away while visiting St Mawes.
- The windows on the north and south sides of the chancel were gifts from Mrs. Kennerley and Mrs. Payne.
The whole building project cost about £1,500, which was a lot of money back then! The church was designed by Reverend C. W. Carlyon.
Parish Status
St Mawes’ Church is part of a joint parish. This means it shares a priest and works closely with:
- St Just’s Church, St Just in Roseland
