Tregaminion Church
Religion
AffiliationChurch of England
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusActive
Year consecrated1816
Location
LocationTregaminion, Cornwall, England
Geographic coordinates50°20′10″N 4°40′33″W / 50.3362°N 4.6759°W / 50.3362; -4.6759
Architecture
TypeChurch

Tregaminion Church is a Church of England church in Tregaminion, Cornwall, England, UK.[1] The church dates to the early 19th century and is a Grade II* listed building.[2]

History

The church at Tregaminion was established as a chapel of ease to St Andrew's in Tywardreath. It was built at the sole expense of William Rashleigh of Menabilly, who also endowed the church with £50 a year for its upkeep.[3] The foundation stone was laid by Rashleigh's wife Rachel in April 1813. Construction work was completed in 1815,[3] and the chapel opened for divine service on 1 October 1815.[4] The church was consecrated by the Bishop of Exeter, the Right Rev. George Pelham, on 4 August 1816.[5]

In 1890, a tablet was installed inside the church by Jonathan Rashleigh, son of William Rashleigh, in memory of his parents. It was made from polished white alabaster by Harry Hems of Exeter and includes the Rashleigh coat of arms.[6] In 1963, the church was repaired and redecorated by voluntary labour under the supervision of Mr. R. Meade-King.[7]

Design

Tregaminion Church is built of local stone rubble, with a stone tile roof. It is made up of a three-bay nave, chancel and south porch. There is a bell-cot containing a single bell. The interior has a west gallery and a carved pulpit believed to be of medieval origin.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Tregaminion Chapel of Ease". A Church Near You. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  2. 1 2 Historic England. "TREGAMINION CHURCH, Fowey (1212500)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. 1 2 "About us - Tregaminion Chapel of Ease". A Church Near You. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  4. ↑ "Bath, Wednesday Oct. 11". The Bath Chronicle. Bath. 12 October 1815. Retrieved 19 September 2020 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ↑ "Bath, Wednesday Aug. 14". The Bath Chronicle. Bath. 15 August 1816. Retrieved 19 September 2020 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ↑ "The Rashleigh Memorial at Tregaminion Church". The Royal Cornwall Gazette. 2 October 1890. Retrieved 19 September 2020 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ↑ "United service held at Polkerris". The Cornish Guardian. 4 April 1963. Retrieved 19 September 2020 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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