St Thomas the Apostle, Launceston, Cornwall UK - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The parish church of St Thomas the Apostle, Launceston in Cornwall. It’s in a tranquil setting next to the River Kensey, which was once the site of the largest Priory in Cornwall, which was dissolved by Henry VIII in 1540. The Priory ruins are visible adjacent to the church.
The church is an ancient building in the Perpendicular style, consisting of chancel, nave of five bays, south aisle, south porch, vestry and organ chamber on the north side and an embattled western tower containing 3 bells; there is an ancient and unusually large font of Polyphant stone , carved with figures of an oriental character; The church records dates from 1673.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1673 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society 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 Thomas Church Riverside Launceston, Cornwall UK PL15 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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