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St Merthianas Church

Hob Uid: 434767
Location :
Cornwall
Forrabury and Minster
Grid Ref : SX1107109047
Summary : A Benedictine Priory was founded at "Minster (Talcarne)" before 1190, by William de Bottreaux who granted the church of St Merteriana to St Serge, Angers. It was dissolved before 1407. The parish of Minster was known as Talkarn in 1205. St Merthiana's, the parish church of Forrabury and Minster, is of 13th century origin, and Lewis mentions some slight remains of the priory being near it. 13th century church with late Norman font. The 13th century church possibly comprised chancel, nave and west tower. In circa 15th century the north wall of the nave was rebuilt and in circa late 15th century the west tower was largely rebuilt. The 5-bay south aisle and south porch were probably added in circa early 16th century. Restored in 1870 by JP St Aubyn.
More information : (SX 11069048) Minster Priory (NR) (Site of).
(SX 11079047) St Merthiana's Church (Rectory) (NAT). (1)

A Benedictine Priory was founded at "Minster (Talcarne)" before 1190, by William de Bottreaux who granted the church of St Merteriana to St Serge, Angers. It was dissolved before 1407.(5) The parish of Minster was known as Talkarn in 1205 (3). St Merthiana's, the parish church of Forrabury and Minster, is of 13th century origin (4) and Lewis mentions some slight remains of the priory being near it. Grade B. (2-5)

The parish church is in normal use. It is constructed on a platform cut into rock at the head of a deep and narrow defile
which extends northwards. Immediately N of the church three
revetted terraces descend in steps of 1.8m to 0.7m to a densely wooded and marshy area. The area occupied is approximately 30.0m square. There are no indications of buildings but each terrace is overgrown with shrubs and is deep in humus. The supposed holy well (see SX 19 SW13) is on the lower terrace. Terraces surveyed at 1:2500 on AM. (6)

13th century church with late Norman font. Some 15th and 16th century remodelling. Restored in 1870 by JP St Aubyn. Listed Grade I. (7)
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Source details : OS 6" 1887
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Source details : Topo Dict of England 3 1831 308 (S Lewis)
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Source details : Place Names of Corn 1 1948 74 (J E Gover)
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Camelford RD Dec 1955 7
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Source details : F1 NVQ 25-AUG-76
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Source details : DOE (HHR) North Cornwall July 1987 2
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Monument Types:
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Norman
Monument End Date : 1170
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Font
Evidence : Structure
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date :
Monument End Date : 1407
Monument Start Date : 1190
Monument Type : Benedictine Monastery, Church, Priory
Evidence : Extant Building, Documentary Evidence
Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : C15-early C16
Monument End Date : 1539
Monument Start Date : 1401
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C13
Monument End Date : 1300
Monument Start Date : 1201
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building
Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Restored 1870
Monument End Date : 1870
Monument Start Date : 1870
Monument Type : Parish Church
Evidence : Extant Building
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Related Records from other datasets:
External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 68661
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 111638
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External Cross Reference Source : Unified Designation System UID
External Cross Reference Number : 1327702
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SX 19 SW 19
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1976-08-25
End Date : 1976-08-25
Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 2005-01-01
End Date : 2005-12-31