Nominal: 943.5 Hz Weight: 911 lbs Diameter: 35" Bell 1 of 6
Founded by Robert Patrick & Jacob Warner 1786
Dove Bell ID: 2988 Tower ID: 11620 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Gwennap: St Weneppa
Overview
Grid reference: SW 738 401
The church stands at the upper end of a large graveyard which slopes down from south to north. A short distance above the church to the south is a detached bell tower, rebuilt in the fifteenth century, perhaps on twelfth century foundations. The church walls are of roughly squared and coursed granite, with granite detailing and dressings and roof-coverings of Delabole slate. The early history of the site is uncertain. There may have been a Celtic religious building here but the present church dates principally from the fifteenth century. Some fabric from an earlier thirteenth century church may be incorporated at the west end of the south aisle, which may have been the original nave. What seems clearer is that the south aisle was extended eastwards in the early fifteenth century, when a south porch was built and a new nave was added on the north side. Later in the same century a north aisle was added, with a north porch and chancel aisles added subsequently. The church is listed Grade I. It is of high archaeological, architectural and historical significance for the surviving medieval fabric of the body of the church and the detached bell tower. The church has an attractive setting in the large sloping churchyard, which has many ornately-carved headstones – a reminder of the period when Gwennap was a wealthy mining area. Church and churchyard are important elements in the Gwennap Conservation Area. The church shelters a maternity roost of brown long-eared bats. It was part of the Bats in Churches project 2018-23 when captial works were undertaken to separate the church community from the impacts of the bats. This was successful. The main roof and the majority of the furnishings in the church (including the tiled flooring, seating, font and pulpit) date from the second half of the nineteenth century and were introduced during successive restorations. They are typical products of their date and are mostly of low-moderate significance, while the carved tablet by Burnard is of moderate significance.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Bell ringing Live music and concerts Wheelchair access ramp and acccessible toilets available Visitor toilets, baby changing facilities and parking available
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 394 m²
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1586.5 Hz Weight: 445 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 2 of 6
Founded by Robert Patrick & Jacob Warner 1786
Dove Bell ID: 23094 Tower ID: 11620 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1410 Hz Weight: 485 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 3 of 6
Founded by Robert Patrick & Jacob Warner 1786
Dove Bell ID: 23095 Tower ID: 11620 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1265.5 Hz Weight: 565 lbs Diameter: 29" Bell 4 of 6
Founded by Robert Patrick & Jacob Warner 1786
Dove Bell ID: 23096 Tower ID: 11620 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1173 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 5 of 6
Founded by Robert Patrick & Jacob Warner 1786
Dove Bell ID: 23097 Tower ID: 11620 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1047 Hz Weight: 711 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 6 of 6
Founded by Robert Patrick & Jacob Warner 1786
Dove Bell ID: 23098 Tower ID: 11620 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SW 738 401
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
The churchyard is closed for burial by order in council.
The date of the burial closure order is 11/08/1854
The churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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