St Petroc's Church Padstow, Cornwall
N 50° 32.465 W 004° 56.577
30U E 362328 N 5600596
An ancient church in Cornwall UK
Waymark Code: WM3RQH
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/12/2008
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There has been a church on this site for hundreds of years; the first was built by Petroc in the 6th century. The church, monastery and all it contained were completely destroyed by the Vikings in 981. The second was in the 12th Century Church - circa 1100, and then fell into disrepair. The present Church was built 1425 – 1450
The church is in a quiet spot in the town and is at the beginning of the Saint’s Way Trail.
The Saints Way, Cornwall - The Saints' Way Trail crosses mid-Cornwall from Padstow to Fowey covering 30 miles / 48 Km.
Although there is no historical evidence of a 'Saints' Way', sections of the trail are known to be ancient routes connecting shrines, standing stones, holy wells, and churches. Linked together, the trail forms a fairly direct cross-county path which may have been used by Christian missionaries and pilgrims in the Dark and Middle Ages. The Saints' Way was also known as the Mariners' Way and used by traders from Ireland and Wales who wanted to avoid the dangerous waters around Lands End.
The trail follows a wonderfully varied course through valleys, woodlands, pastures, and villages and the hiker can expect to see some of the most varied and beautiful scenery in the county of Cornwall, inhabited by countless species of flora and fauna. The surrounding countryside is dotted with rolling pastures of ancient farmland, pre-historic remains, ancient bridges, old tracks, quaint churches and pretty riverside villages.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1450
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Church of England
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 9:00 AM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
St Petroc's Church
Padstow, Cornwall UK
PL28
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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