St Hydroc's Church, Lanhydrock Explained

St Hydroc’s Church, Lanhydrock
Pushpin Map:Cornwall
Coordinates:50.4409°N -4.6997°W
Location:Lanhydrock
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Dedication:St Hydroc
Parish:Lanhydrock
Deanery:Trigg Minor and Bodmin
Archdeaconry:Bodmin
Diocese:Diocese of Truro
Province:Province of Canterbury
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Designation1:Grade I
Designation1 Offname:Church of St Hydroc
Designation1 Date:6 June 1969

St Hydroc's Church, Lanhydrock is a Grade I listed in the Church of England in Lanhydrock, Cornwall.

History

The church dates from the 15th century. Sir Richard Robartes, 1st Baronet made some alterations around The church was restored and the chancel extended between 1886 and 1888. The church was re-opened on 3 October 1888.[1]

Parish status

The church is in a joint parish with

Organ

The church contained a pipe organ built by Henry Willis in 1894 for the great music room in Lanhydrock House. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. It was moved to the church in the 1930s, but was later transferred to St Cuthbert's Church, Cubert. There is now an electronic organ.

Notes and References

  1. News: . Re-opening of Lanhydrock Church . Royal Cornwall Gazette . Falmouth . 4 October 1888 . 29 September 2015. . subscription .