Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Colan
Cornwall - Built
- 1301
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1144182, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q15211168
Before visiting Colan Church
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Colan Church
Colan Church is a Church of England parish church in Colan, mid-Cornwall, standing beside the Ryalton Stream between Newquay and St Columb Major. Dedicated to the seventh-century Welsh saint Colanus, or Collen, it has been protected at Grade I since 1967. Clergy from St Columb Minor have cared for the parish since the mid-20th century.
The present building is attributed to Walter Bronscombe, Bishop of Exeter, around 1250, and was formally dedicated by Bishop John Grandisson in 1336. Originally cruciform, it was enlarged in the 15th century using slatestone and granite rubble with dressed granite details. Its two-stage western tower has granite ashlar above darker banded stonework. After serious deterioration, the tower was reconstructed in 1879 and a wider restoration was completed by 1887. Features include a wagon roof with carved bosses, granite porch benches, a panelled chest, memorial brasses and stained glass commemorating former clergy and parishioners.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Colan Church?⌄
Colan Church in Colan belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Colan Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1301. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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