Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Saltash
Cornwall - Built
- 1150
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1140544, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7593254
Before visiting St German's Priory
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 St German's Priory
St German's Priory is a Church of England church in the Saltash area of Cornwall. Formerly an Augustinian religious house, it now serves as the active parish church of St Germans. The building forms part of the historic Port Eliot complex and is protected as a Grade I listed structure.
Built in the 12th century, around 1150, the church is chiefly Norman, with additions from the 14th and 15th centuries and Victorian alterations. Its walls combine local slatestone with sandstone and greenstone details beneath slate roofing. The striking western façade has an elaborately decorated Norman entrance flanked by two towers, one square and the other becoming octagonal above. Inside are medieval fittings, monuments to the Eliot family and stained glass designed by Edward Burne-Jones. Eight bells hang in the church. After the monasteries were dissolved, the original chancel was abandoned and later collapsed, leaving the former priory nave as the principal surviving space.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St German's Priory?⌄
St German's Priory in Saltash belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St German's Priory building?⌄
The building dates from 1150. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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