Church of St Martin by Looe, Looe - Cornwall (UA)

Large two aisled church with tall west tower, south transept and north aisle. Structural problems with roof structure reported with major movement across the east end of the nave by the south transept. Although largely historic it is now showing signs of fresh movement with plaster falls. A scheme of emergency repairs is proposed with Historic England grant support.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Church of St Martin By Looe
    Heritage Category:
    Listed Building grade I
    List Entry Number:
    1282854
    Local Planning Authority:
    Cornwall (UA)
    Site Type:
    Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

    Building Name:
    Church of St Martin by Looe
    Unitary Authority:
    Cornwall (UA)
    Parish:
    Looe
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    South East Cornwall
    Region:
    South West

Assessment Information

    Assessment Type:
    Place of worship
    Condition:
    Poor
    Priority:
    C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
    Previous Priority:
    C
    Ownership:
    Religious organisation
    Designation:
    Listed Place of Worship grade I

Contact Details

Chris Miners 0117 975 1308

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England