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Visitor Information
Penrose Methodist Chapel, Penrose, St Ervan, Cornwall, PL27 7TB
Tel: 01841 540737.
Grid reference: SW876707
The chapel is in the small village of Penrose, which is about 4 miles south of Padstow, between Porthcorthan and St Ervan.
It is possible to park nearby beside the road.
There are no toilet facilities on site.
Penrose Methodist Chapel Events
2011 The Chapel was open on Heritage Open Days weekend in September 2011.
HCT’s local committee arranges open days, occasional events and weddings.
Historic Chapels Trust November 2011
Penrose Methodist Chapel
St Ervan, Cornwall | Listed Grade II*
Transport
The nearest railway station is approx 12 miles away at Bodmin.
History and Architecture
Penrose is a rare survivor among rural Cornish Methodist chapels. It dates from 1861, although at first glance it may appear to be much older, and is constructed of local slate rubble.
The interior is virtually unaltered with plain plastered walls and twelve-paned windows on either side of the central door. The rostrum has turned balusters with a panelled enclosure in front rimmed by benches facing inwards. These once formed a meeting area.
Penrose is also one of only six small chapels in Cornwall identified by English Heritage as retaining its complete and original set of box pews. These are arranged in tiers at the west end and along the north and south sides of the interior.
Repair and Regeneration
The chapel is fully restored, our local committee oversees any minor repairs and maintenance.