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St Gwinear

St Gwinear’s battlemented granite tower with its square stair turret can be accurately dated to 1441, when a bequest was made to build it.

Gwinear, Cornwall

Opening times

Open during daylight hours.

Address

Churchtown
Gwinear
Cornwall
TR27 5JZ

There was an earlier, Norman church on this site, fragments of which were found when the church was restored in 1879.

Some of the decorated stones were reset in the tower and porch. Inside there is much of interest, including the base of the rood screen, with detailed carved symbols of Christ’s Passion. Parts of what were presumably the bench ends of the church have been reused in the pulpit, lectern and kneeling desk.

The granite font is rather odd; its base is Norman but the rest dates from 1727. Close by is part of a Celtic cross with a figure of Christ on it that may date back to the 9th century.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of England

Contact information

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