St James's Church at Torpoint in Cornwall
N 50° 22.496 W 004° 11.776
30U E 414936 N 5581002
St James's Church is the parish church of the town of Torpoint in Cornwall.
Waymark Code: WM3Z04
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/08/2008
Views: 9
St James's Church is a very plain building of stone which is located in the middle of the town. It was opened on 11th April 1819.
The church consists of a chancel and nave and a western turret, containing a clock and one bell. The chancel was added in 1885, is in the Early English style. A gallery surrounds three sides of the church. The pulpit is of cedar and was beautifully carved by Mrs. Kerwan, of St. Johns. There is a monument in the church to Joshua Rowe esq. (d. 1827), as well as other members of this family, including his son Sir Joshua Rowe, C.B. Chief Justice of Jamaica;
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 04/11/1819
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
St James's Church
St James Street
Torpoint, Cornwall United Kingdom
PL11 2BH
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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