St Mary's Parish Church at Botus Fleming in Cornwall.
N 50° 25.788 W 004° 14.888
30U E 411351 N 5587163
A quiet old Church at Botus Fleming some three miles from Saltash in Cornwall
Waymark Code: WM3YKN
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/07/2008
Views: 11
The church of St.Mary was dedicated in 1259 The Church is an ancient structure of Pentewan stone, in the Early English and Perpendicular styles, consisting of chancel, nave of five bays, north aisle, south porch and a western tower of three stages. The belfry contains six bells dated respectively 1784, 1766, 1727, 1842. In the north aisle is the recumbent figure of a knight in armour, said to represent Stephen le Fleming, the founder of the church in the time of Richard I. The church was re-roofed and otherwise restored in 1873 at a cost of £800.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1259
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: 11:15 AM
Street address of Church:
St Mary's Church
Botus Fleming,
Saltash, Cornwall United Kingdom
PL12 6NJ
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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