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