Venue Type & Location
Church
Site Name: St Olaf's Church
Location: Poughill
County: Cornwall
Location Type: Town - in town at determined location
Overview
The medieval parish church of Poughill is located on a hillside along the main road through the village, with the church house opposite. The village is near the N coast of Cornwall a few miles from the Greynfyld family residence at Stowe.
The church retains some remarkable Tudor furnishings, notably the carved bench ends.
Performance History
Only 1 instance, of a performance by the King's Players, survives in the 16th c. parish churchwardens' accounts for Poughill, a small village near the N coast of Cornwall.
Current Status
St Olaf's continues to serve as the Anglican parish church of Poughill in the diocese of Truro.
History of the Venue
14th/15th c. Rebuilding of the church on the site of an earlier Norman foundation.
1779 Singing gallery erected beneath the tower.
1860 Gallery dismantled.
1928 Extensive restoration.
1969 Screen erected.
Record Source
REED Dorset/Cornwall 505
Patrons who owned this venue
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