Cornwall Church Album
St.Mary

~ St.Mary Magdalene, Launceston ~
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Launceston, otherwise 'Dunheved' was the ancient capital of Cornwall. Dunheved was incorporated as a free borough by Richard (Plantagenet), Earl of Cornwall and Poiton, in the 13th century and the borough appears to have had a mayor since 1257. The parish church of St Mary Magdalene was built between 1524-1540 by Sir Henry Trecarrell kt and is built of granite in the perpendicular style. It consists of a chancel, nave of eight bays, aisles, south porch with parvise over.
Exterior View
Exterior View
Exterior View
Exterior View
The embattled western tower is 84 feet high and of the late 14th century. It contains a clock and 8 bells. The tower was detached at one time but is now connected with the church by a room erected by the 5th Duke of Northumberland.
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