Cornwall Church Album
King Charles the Martyr

~ King Charles the Martyr, Falmouth ~

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High above the main street is the Church of King Charles the Martyr, and built in the 17th century just after the Restoration. There is a tower, small porch, vestry, baptistry, chancel and warrier's chapel. The east window depicts Charles I holding the axe of his execution also with him are Archbishop Laud and Bishop Juxon. The pulpit is covered with various carvings including John the Baptist and John the Evangelist.

Copyright © 2000 Richard A. Derrick
Photograph courtesy of A.Gordon Derrick (Top Left)
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