The Church of St Hugh in Quethiock, Cornwall.
N 50° 27.491 W 004° 22.683
30U E 402182 N 5590482
The Church of St Hugh stands in the centre of the quiet rural village of Quethiock in South East Cornwall.
Waymark Code: WM5A55
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/05/2008
Views: 12
It is thought that there was a Saxon church on this site dedicated to Saint Cadoc. This was superseded by a Norman Church. In 1288 the Norman church was re-dedicated to St Hugh de Avalon a French saint. During 1344-46 the church was completely rebuilt with the addition of the North Aisle and South Porch in the following century. This is the building we see today. The curious slender tower, which rises up from the roof, is unique. There is much remaining inside the Church which dates from Medieval period.
The church fell into decay during the 19th century. This decline was halt by the Rev. William Willimott who was the Vicar from 1878 until 1888. He worked hard to restore the church. The church was re-open in 1879 by the Bishop of Truro after being made safe and weatherproof. Willimott carried out a thorough restoration which included some of his own carvings. He also made some of the stained glass windows in his own workshop at the Vicarage.
Standing in the Churchyard is a massive granite cross which stands over 13 feet high.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 04/14/1346
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
Street address of Church:
St Hugh's Church
Quethiock
Liskeard, Cornwall United Kingdom
PL14 3SQ
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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