Torteval Church
Torteval
Standout
Houses Channel Islands' oldest bell (1432)
Guernsey's tallest steeple
Story
Current church designed by John Wilson and built in 1818 on the site of an earlier church (dedicated to St Philip) consecrated on 4 November 1140. The tallest steeple on Guernsey; used as a sea mark for mariners. Houses the oldest bell in the Channel Islands, dating from 1432. Distinctive round tower with both crenellations and a spire. (inferred from the source page)
Torteval Church is a parish church dedicated to promoting the Gospel of Christ through Word, Sacrament, and Service throughout the Parish of Torteval. Torteval is the smallest of the Island's parishes but has an enthusiastic congregation that ranges in age from toddlers to nonagenarians and with varied styles of worship to suit all ages. The church holds regular joint services with Torteval Methodist Church and the two churches run jointly a monthly after-school club and a holiday club. —
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Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
People2
- Rector
- Churchwardens
From their website
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- Sunday Eucharist (inferred from the source page)
- Evensong (inferred from the source page)
- Family services (inferred from the source page)
- Pastoral visiting (inferred from the source page)
- Youth choir (inferred from the source page)
- After-school club (inferred from the source page)
- Holiday club (inferred from the source page)
- Hall hire (inferred from the source page)
Visiting & access
- Wheelchair access
- Ramped entrance
- Parking
- Yes (inferred from the source page)
- Public transport
- Bus routes 91, 92, 93, 94 (inferred from the source page)
Contact
- Phone
- +44 1481 265404
- Website
- churchofengland.org.gg
- Address
- Rue du Belle, Torteval, Guernsey, GY8 0LN
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