St Mary's Church in Chapel St, Penzance
N 50° 06.986 W 005° 31.988
30U E 318907 N 5554649
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is situated in Penzance's historic Chapel Lane.
Waymark Code: WM4ZAE
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/17/2008
Views: 11
The present church was built in 1833-5, and opened on 15th November 1835. It was consecrated by the Bishop of Exeter in 1836. The Church replaced a chapel which it is believed was founded sometime in the 15th century. The new church was still a chapel of ease as it came under the parish of Madron. St Mary's became a Parish Church in its own right in 1871 with the Bishop of Exeter as Patron. Even today the Vicar of Madron must be consulted when a new vicar is appointed to St Mary's. The church consists of a chancel, nave, north and south aisles, vestry, organ loft and side galleries. In March 1985 disaster struck. The interior of the church was devastated by fire which completely destroyed the High Altar and Reredos and the organ in the west gallery. Restoration of the church took place in 1987.
The churchyard has been restored by Penwith District Council in whose care it remains. There has been much replanting of shrubs; seats have been provided and all paths renewed.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 11/15/1835
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
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
St Mary's Church
Chapel Street
Penzance, Cornwall United Kingdom
TR21
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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