St Nectan

In rolling countryside, two miles away from St Winnow, lies St Nectan’s chapel, being a chapel of ease which has been part of the parish since the 13th century.

Lostwithiel, Cornwall

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Address

Lostwithiel
Cornwall
PL22 0RD

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50.4148996, -4.6362637

St Nectan’s chapel survived the civil war but the top stories of the medieval tower were knocked off by Parliamentary cannon fire.

It was rebuilt and enlarged in the 19th century, and then fell into disrepair.

In the 1960s parishioners carefully restored a reduced size chapel.

St Nectan’s churchyard is still much in use and provides the current parish burial ground and is a living churchyard.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

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