Chapel of St Nectans
CHAPEL OF ST NECTANS
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1138175
- Date first listed:
- 21-Aug-1966
- List Entry Name:
- Chapel of St Nectans
- Statutory Address:
- CHAPEL OF ST NECTANS
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1138175
- Date first listed:
- 21-Aug-1966
- List Entry Name:
- Chapel of St Nectans
- Statutory Address 1:
- CHAPEL OF ST NECTANS
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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- CHAPEL OF ST NECTANS
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- St. Winnow
- National Grid Reference:
- SX1283559983
Details
SX 15 NW ST WINNOW
6/127 Chapel of St Nectans
21/8/66
GV II*
Chapel, dating from 1281. Present structure circa C15, although considerably
restored. Chapel damaged in 1644 during Civil War when tower reduced to its present
height. In 1825 and 1864 the building was enlarged. In 1962, after a period of
disuse the chapel was restored and reduced to its present size. Rubblestone, rendered
on north side. Slate roofs with gabled end. Pyramid slate roof to tower with slate
hung bellcote.
Chapel comprises nave, south porch and tower. East window, 3-light C19
Perpendicular window under 2-centred arch with hoods and drips. South side with 2-
light Perpendicular window, partly restored to west of south porch. Cusped heads
below rectangular hood. To east of porch two 3-light Perpendicular windows with
cusped heads below rectangular hood moulds with drips. West window circa C15 with
east window probably C19 copy. North side with three 3-light C19 windows with cusped
heads beneath rectangular hoods with drips. Tower of 1½ stages with angle buttresses
with moulded plinth and continuous string. Buttresses removed on north side when
church was enlarged. West door blocked. West window, 3 light Perpendicular with
continuous hood mould. Gabled south porch with sundial, massive granite quoins and 4-
centred moulded C15 doorway with hood mould, restored in part. South door with
slightly moulded granite arch in rectangular frame with hood mould and drips.
Plastered waggon roof to nave with moulded centre rib with instruments of the
Passion in shields on arcade plate. Original waggon roof to south porch with moulded
rail, carved bosses and carved arcade plate. Tower arch, moulded 3-centred arch with
engaged shafts of Type A (Pevsner) profile. Octagonal engaged capitals.
Font possibly C13 on square granite base with later octagonal shaft. Bowl with
corner ribs.
Reseated. Remains of piscina to rear of church removed when church was reduced
in size. Painted board above south door, signed by Robert Walker, Vicar, describes
enlargement of church in 1825.
Pinnacles of tower have been scattered over the surrounding area. One pinnacle
has been used in a fountain in the gardens of Boconnoc, and another serves as a
gatepost with other pieces reused stone at the entrance to the churchyard. One bell
of 1770.
Source: Kelly's Directory of Cornwall, 1889
Listing NGR: SX1283559983
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 60628
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Pevsner, N, The Buildings of England: Gloucestershire: The Cotswolds, (1970)
Kelly's Directory in Kelly's Directory, (1889)
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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