Marhamchurch Bell Tower, North Cornwall, UK
N 50° 48.321 W 004° 31.379
30U E 392688 N 5629284
A church tower in the Cornish village of Marhamchurch.
Waymark Code: WM7BJT
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/01/2009
Views: 4
?The parish of Marhamchurch is in the North corner of Cornwall near the Devon border. The manor of Marham Church is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The ancient parish church stands in the centre of the village and is dedicated to St Marwenne. The register dates from 1558.
Marhamchurch is a friendly village with two churches, a Post Office store and a pub which has a varied menu. There are plenty of lovely walks around the village and you can stroll into the resort town of Bude along the canal towpath, or cycle along the cycle way.
Address of Tower: St Marwenne's Church Marhamchurch Bude, Cornwall UK EX29
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 6
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
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Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
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