St Maddern's Church, Penwith, United Kingdom

St Maddern's Church is a large building of the 15th century; however it retains some 14th century work in the chancel. The font bowl (disused) is said to be Norman and there are a few old bench ends. The church was not finished until 1500.

To the north-east of the church is the granite ashlar mausoleum for the Rose-Price family of Trengwainton.

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Voirrey Palmer (Voz) (12 months ago)
I attended a very beautiful and sensitive funeral service for a relative here.

GNF Browning (2 years ago)
A lovely historic church. Sung evensong from the Book of Common Prayer was a fitting service to attend.

Taff Thomas (3 years ago)
Drove through the village to fund the church hosting the local(illegal) fox hunt! What sort of church is this? Do not support it!

Hippy Chippy (3 years ago)
Beautiful old church in the middle of a very picturesque village. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

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