The Church
St Euny Parish Church is one the oldest surviving buildings in the town and is set in beautiful grounds along the picturesque Church Lane. The ancient church was founded in the 6th century by its patron saint, St Euny, and Christian worship has continued on this site for 1400 years. Most of the present church was rebuilt in 1786 but the tower is from the 15th century. The current building is a beautiful well kept Georgian gem and is on the edge of the town, bordering open countryside which forms part of the UNESCO Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. St Euny’s Celtic Feast Day is the 1st February. Because of its historic importance in the local area, its beauty and renowned acoustic, it is often chosen for concerts, filming and sound recording of local choirs.
The church has a plethora of interesting artefacts, ranging from granite fragments of the earlier Tudor church housed inside the church to the gargoyles which can be seen around the top of the tower from the outside. There is so much to see, so come along and explore!
The churchyard surrounding St Euny has many interesting gravestones relating to Cornish Mining Heritage and is often visited by those seeking to explore their family roots and local history. St Euny has a beautiful open churchyard where burials have taken place for hundreds of years and still take place.
The Cache
The cache is a magnetic 35mm container, and if approached from the other end of the footpath, is wheelchair accessible.
Please replace as found.
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