It is said that much of the granite used in the rebuilding/restoration of the church was local stone.
Our volunteer, who completed the questionnaire, has omitted to mention the ancient fig tree which is growing out of the wall of this church. It is
Since at least 1259, and probably before, there has been a Parish Church of St Mary located on this site.
St Mawnan and St Stephens Church, built in 1231, is only one of four churches serving the parish of Mawnan Smith.
According to one reference the church is said to date from the thirteenth century, and was dedicated to St Mewanus.
St Michael Caerhays was dedicated on 5th October 1259.
Until 1985 Madron was the Mother Church but Morvah has always been a parish in its own right with its own parish officers.
There is one pre-Reformation bench end in Padstow Parish Church depicting a Fox Preaching to the Geese - our volunteer provides a possible explanat
There is an early 15th century south porch. In the middle ages the porch was used for many church services. The churching of women was held in th
The church is a late medieval structure. The tower, south aisle and porch are built with well cut granite, the north aisle and chancel are granite
