St Pol de Léon's Church

Penwith, United Kingdom

St Pol de Léon's Church is said to have been founded in 490 by Paul Aurelian, a Welsh saint. The church building is medieval but was largely destroyed in a raid by the Spanish in 1595. It was rebuilt by 1600. The parish tower is constructed of granite with double buttresses. It is 27m tall and is surmounted with a turret 6.1 m tall, which serves as a daymark for shipping in Mount's Bay. The tower contains six bells.

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Paul, Penwith, United Kingdom
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Founded: 1600
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

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Paul Roper (13 months ago)
An amazing historical church, with local people only too happy to tell you all about it. We visited for a choir concert and the acoustics were just amazing. Worth visiting, whether for the church or any concert, especially if Mousehole Male Voice Choir are performing.
Mark Bramwell (2 years ago)
Beautiful church with a lovely homely feel and a real sense of being well used and valued by the local villages. I was there to see a concert (orchestral & choral), the place was packed which gave a joyful ambience, and the acoustics were actually rather good. Make a visit if you've travelled this far down, there is a good chance you will catch one of the programmed events, or just pop in for some precious contemplative 'me time' in this special part of the world, you will be very welcome here.
Norman Hall (3 years ago)
An old church that my family has had connections with over 300 years. Historic location, peaceful and 3 historic cemetaries, nice pub. Unfortunately the village shop closed some years ago but the football club is open at times and is a good social event. I've always loved the area, grew up here
Lynda Brown (3 years ago)
Beautiful church and a delightful festive concert.
Philip White (5 years ago)
What lovely church, and a splendid memorial to those brave members of the RNLI that lost their live in the Penlee tragedy.
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