St Elwyn's Church, Hayle
| St Elwyn’s Church, Hayle | |
|---|---|
John Dando Sedding | |
| Groundbreaking | 5 August 1886 |
| Completed | 9 October 1888 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 101 feet (31 m) |
| Width | 64 feet (20 m) |
| Height | 88.5 feet (27.0 m) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
| Diocese | Diocese of Truro |
| Archdeaconry | Cornwall |
| Deanery | Penwith |
| Parish | Hayle |
St Elwyn’s Church is a
, England, UK.History
The foundation stone was laid by Miss Susan Hockin, sister of the rector of
Polyphant stone. It was consecrated on 9 October 1888.[3]
Parish status
The church is in a joint parish served by the Godrevy team ministry with:
- St Erth's Church, St Erth
- St Gwinear’s Church, Gwinear
- St Felicitas and St Piala's Church, Phillack
- St Gothian's Church, Gwithian
Organ
The church contains an organ by William Sweetland of Bath dating from 1875. This was purchased for £200 by subscription in advance of the opening of the church. A specification of the organ can be found on the
National Pipe Organ Register.[4]
References
- ^ a b Historic England. "Church of St Elwyn (Grade II*) (1143688)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ^ "A New Church for Hayle. Laying the foundation stone of St Elwyn". Cornishman. Falmouth. 12 August 1886. Retrieved 29 September 2015 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Consecration of St Elwyn's Church, Halye". Cornishman. Falmouth. 11 October 1888. Retrieved 29 September 2015 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
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