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Religious

This questionnaire was completed by a volunteer working on the project.

This questionnaire was completed by a volunteer working on the project.

This questionnaire was completed by a volunteer working on the project

From 1150, this church belonged to Tywardreath Priory, one of the pre-eminent religious houses in Cornwall.

This church is made of granite and dates to the 15th century. It is dedicated to two saints.

St Ia's Chapel was built to accompany the nearby holy well. It was licenced on 1429. It lies on the banks of a wooded gorge.

All Saints Church in St Ewe is a large, impressive church in the early decorated style.

Ten crosses have been identified in Camborne parish. These have been found in churchyards, in walls or near sacred wells.

There are four holy wells in Camborne parish. They are the wells of St Meriasek, St Ia Chapel, St Magdalene and Sancot.

St Ilogan's Church dates back to the early 1300s - it was mentioned by the Bishop of Exeter's registers in 1307 and 1308.

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