St Mary's Church, Penzance, Parish church in Penzance, England
St Mary's Church is a parish church located on Chapel Street featuring Gothic Revival architecture with ornate decorative elements. The building rises prominently above surrounding structures and occupies a central position within the town centre.
The site originated in 1321 as a chapel serving Madron parish before the present building was constructed and consecrated in 1835-1836. This reconstruction reflected broader architectural modernisation of churches in the region during that period.
The church functions as a gathering space for community events and Anglican services, where locals and visitors mingle. It remains a focal point in the social life of Penzance.
The church is typically open Monday through Saturday between 10 AM and 12 PM and can be accessed via Chapel Street. Visitors should be aware that access may be limited during services and the building is occasionally used for private events.
The church houses a pipe organ with casework dating to 1676 that originally came from St Mary's Church in Oxford, arriving in Penzance in 1949. This historic instrument preserves a connection to a much earlier London tradition of organ-building craftsmanship.
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