Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, Grade II listed Catholic church in Torquay, England
The Church of the Assumption of Our Lady is a grade II listed Catholic church in Torquay featuring Gothic revival architecture with ornate stained glass windows throughout its interior. The building stands at the intersection of Abbey Road and Warren Road, displaying the craftsmanship typical of 19th-century religious structures in this style.
The church was founded in 1853 when Bishop George Errington of Plymouth laid the cornerstone, with construction completed the following year under architect Joseph Hansom's direction. The site was made possible through land provided by the Cary family from nearby Torre Abbey.
The church serves the Catholic community of Torquay as a place for regular worship and remains a central gathering point for the faithful in the area. It shapes the religious life of the town through its ongoing role in the local faith community.
The church is open for visitors attending services or exploring its architecture, with visiting times best coordinated around active worship to respect ongoing activities. Its location at a main road intersection makes it easy to locate and reach.
The land for this church came from the Cary family, owners of the historic Torre Abbey, another religious site just a few kilometers away. This connection reveals how two important places of worship in Torquay are woven together through shared history.
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