St Martin's Church

Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom

St Martin's Church is located in St Martin's, Isles of Scilly. The Anglican church was built in 1683 by Thomas Ekin, the Godolphin Steward. Originally only 6.1 m long it was enlarged by Revd George Woodley in 1821. It was rebuilt in 1866 by Augustus Smith, after having been considerably damaged by lightning. The bell in the turret belonged to a vessel wrecked on the islands. There is a 20th-century extension at the west end.

The stained glass window at the east end depicts Saint Martin and the Beggar and is by Clayton and Bell. The church is a Grade II listed building.

There are three Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorials in the churchyard, marking the burial place of two sailors and a chaplin of the First World War.

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St Martin's, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom

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Founded: 1683
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GNF Browning (2 years ago)
A nice little island church. They would like an organist to play for Sunday services so if you are able to do that please do. You would certainly be very welcome.

jon s (2 years ago)

Norman Spirit (3 years ago)
Look up and see a bell. Look down, and behold, like all churches on these Isles, the door is open. You are welcome. Built on high ground the bell gable or bell turret distinguishes this rectangular building from the surroundings. Inside each seat has its own homemade hassock. Outside, a churchyard with graves from the 19thC to the present day. Today St Martin's has fewer than 200 residents. The building that you see was built in 1866. Upkeep depends on your appreciation.

michael twamley (3 years ago)
Pretty church

Tony Hom (3 years ago)
Remote island, so good to see that St Martin's is still active. Beautiful setting and a lovely little community church.

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