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19th Century Ashton Mission Chapel Not Listed (The Church of the Annunciation) |
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Chapel Wardens:- Mr Bevan Osborne & Mr Malcolm Hersee |
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Built to accommodate 100 people
Carved Eagle Lectern
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The church is built on land which was once part of "Goonrinsey". The land was given to the vicar of Breage by George Godolphin, the Duke of Leeds to enable a Church or Sunday School to be built to serve the community. The foundation stone of the mission chapel was laid in May 1883 by the Rev'd E M Pridmore, vicar of Breage, and was dedicated to the Glory of God and in memory of Caroline Vivian Pridmore, the loving daughter of the Rev'd George Treweeke sometime Rector of Illogan and the beloved wife of the above mentioned Rev'd Edward Morris Pridmore. Born in October 1816 he died four years after the building was completed. The church like the one at Leedstown was built by a family of builders from Praze called Carah. The roof bears a tribute to the craftsmen of the day in that there are no nails holding the roof timbers together, all the pieces being held by pegs or dowels. It is said that under one of the foundation stones was placed a bottle of water, a silver coin and a copy of the West Briton paper. The bricks around the windows were made in the local brickworks at the base of Tregonning Hill The building was licensed in 1885 by George Howard, Bishop of Truro. The Bishop, visiting clergy and choir who attended this service are said to have robed in what is now the village store and post office. Christenings have taken place in the church over the years. The building celebrated its centenary on May 24th 1984. During the second world war, when blackout was required, weekly evensong services were celebrated here rather than at Breage.
Wonderful timber work in the roof , doors and pews.
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