St Colan Parish Church Newquay Cornwall
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- Colan Church also known as St Colan Church is a 13th-century church in Colan, mid-Cornwall, UK. Dedicated to St Colanus,[1] it became a Grade I listed building in 1967.[2] The vicars of St Columb Minor have served the church since the middle of the 20th century.
Geography
The church is located between St Columb Major and Newquay, though not on the main road.[3] It sits on the banks of Ryalton Stream,[4] set in remote surroundings, in an area rich in wildlife.[5] St Colan parish is in the rural deanery of Pydar.
History
Walter Bronscombe, Bishop of Exeter, is credited with the building the present church in 1250. He later applied to it the instructions he had developed for Exeter Cathedral and for the sacristan of Glasney College in 1276. The present church was dedicated to St Collen, or St Colanus, a 7th-century Welsh saint, by John Grandisson, Bishop of Exeter, July 14, 1336.[6] According to another inference, the first church on the site was built by St Collen. There are two other churches dedicated to him, St Collen’s at Llangollen in North Wales, and another at Langolen near Quimper in Brittany, France. St Collen was said to be the abbot of the church but left it to preach more widely elsewhere.[4]
In 1876, the church was in a dilapidated state. The ribs of the roof sloped towards the tower, which was held together by iron bands. The interior was filled by high pews. The walls were damp-stained.[3] After the reconstitution of the diocese of Exeter in 1876, the church was transferred to the Diocese of Truro with the patronage of the Bishop of Exeter.[4] The main tower was rebuilt in 1879.[7] By 1887, the church had been completely restored thanks to the efforts of the vicar and Paget Hoblyn of Fir Hill Manor.[3] In 1967, the Building and Churches Board incorporated the church as a Grade I Listed Building.
Vicars
Some of the vicars were: Peter Watts, 1536; Randell, 1662; Budge, 1664; Wood, 1677; Vyvyan, 1712; Newcombe, 1714; J Bagwell, 1715; J Bagwell, 1717; John Colier, 1754; S Gurney, 1762; J Gurney, 1768; John Arthur, 1790; John Creser, 1837.[6]
Architecture
Floorplan from 1885
Colan Church is a parish church. Initially it was built to a cruciform plan and expanded during the 15th-century. Slatestone and granite rubble with granite dressings formed the basic building materials for its construction. The top part of the tower is built in granite ashlar masonry while the lower part is banded with a darker variety of stones. The west tower is on two levels, built over a hollow-chamfered plinth. The slate roof has ridge tiles at the crest and gable ends, with raised coped verges and cross finials. It is wagon-shaped and has carved bosses.[8]
The south wall with rood stairs is extant.[4] The south transept at the lower level of the chancel forms part of the church room. Between the porch and the nave is a window on the southern wing, which has two openings covered by a "four-centred arch and hood mould."[8] The chancel also has two windows to the south and three windows facing east. The north aisle is in two parts with a higher roof on the eastern side. The Perpendicular window on the east side has two lights. The western part of the church has three-light windows with varied tracery. The west end has a two-light window with cusped lights, square head and hood mould. The south transept has a two-light Perpendicular window. The porch floor is tiled and there are granite benches along the sides. The nave and walls are plastered. The aisle is rebuilt with an archway. The arcade pier is complete on the north side.[8]
The north door, fitted with strap hinges, has a four-centred arch and wave moulding. On the east side, there is a four-centred arched doorway with hood-mould. It contains a recess (probably a niche which housed an image in the past). A former doorway has been converted into the south window of the nave. There is a wooden gate at the entrance to the porch.[8
How lovely that it's open 24 hrs. Thank you for sharing this little gem with us. A pretty little church tucked away so peacefully. The gate could certainly do with some tlc but beautiful just the same 😊
Thank you for the comment, and indeed it was a beautiful little church. Glad you enjoyed the Church and the Gate also.
Wow a 24hr open church in our days. Absolutely stunning Paul.
Thank you for your comment and yes there still out there. Thanks again.
Very interesting roof arches, almost like upturned ship frames. That is a fairly extensive, as we in New England would say, "Marble Orchard" (grave yard). I look forward to viewing you again soon.
Thank you again for your comment, it was a very interesting location and church.
It was the right tiime to call spirit forward Paul, thanks for the mention. xx
It certainly was matey, and no problem for the mention xx
Lovely matey well done very enjoyable, i must do a night visit on my next away week. xx
Thanks, Matey i enjoyed this one very much very atmospheric, it may have been the lack of light. But a lovely location and a beautiful church. I think a perfect location for you to visit xx
Nice video, lovely location shame it's not closer.
How unusual for no yew tree to be present. Thanks for looking out for them.
I look forward to the next one..
Thank John, as ever always grateful for your comment, and yes no Yew for you, unfortunately.