The Church of St Lalluwy & St Antoninus, Menheniot, Cornwall
N 50° 26.416 W 004° 24.748
30U E 399701 N 5588536
This large parish church is situated in the centre of the village of Menheniot in South East Cornwall. The church has been in the centre of the community for more than six centuries.
Waymark Code: WM58T7
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/29/2008
Views: 5
The church is an early 14th century building with a tower and spire, something not often seen on Cornish churches. The spire was added in the 15th century. The tower contains five bells. The clock on the tower was given in 1907 by General Jago Trelawny after a serious illness. In the church is the earliest known brass in the county. It is an inscription to Sir Ralph Carmynow who died in 1386. The church was much restored in the 1860's. The lychgate is a memorial to Jane Darell Jago, erected by her sister and brothers in 1899.
In the churchyard is the tomb of a John Richards Lapenotiere who was the Captain of HMS Pickle at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It was he who brought home to England the news of the Royal Navy's success at Trafalgar and the death of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson. He came to live in Menheniot after he retired from the Royal Navy. He is buried with his wife, Mary Ann and their young son Thomas. The tomb was restored as part of the Trafalgar celebrations in 2005.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1300
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 Lalluwy & St Antoninus Church
Menheniot
Liskeard, Cornwall United Kingdom
PL14 3RS
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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