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HOLY TRINITY AT AUSTELL |
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| The church was consecrated by Bishop Bronescombe, Bishop of Exeter, on 9th October, 1259, but records confirm that a church existed on the site in 1169. The oldest part of the present building is St. Michael’s Chapel at its south-east corner. The Nave and the 94ft high Somerset-type tower were built in the 15th century. The outside of the church is richly adorned with figures carved in Pentewan stone, perpetuating the theme of the Holy Trinity on the tower. Shields along the south wall portray the story of the Passion and describe the Ascension. |
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ST PETROC'S BODMIN |
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Bodmin Church is the largest parish
church in Cornwall and has strong links to St Petroc , who relics have
resided here on and off over the centuries. There were earlier churches
on this site. Part of the tower contains masonry of the Norman period,
but most of the present building was built in 1469 - 72. |
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