St Pol de Léon's Church, Paul, Medieval parish church in Paul, Cornwall, England
St Pol de Leon's Church is a medieval parish building made of granite with a 89-foot tower reinforced by double buttresses. The tower includes a turret that once served as a navigation marker for ships in Mount's Bay.
The church was founded around 490 by Paul Aurelian, making it one of the region's earliest Christian buildings. After destruction from a Spanish raid in 1595, the structure was completely rebuilt by 1600.
The east window created by Robert Anning Bell in 1918 displays religious artwork that continues to draw visitors' attention today. This stained glass piece represents one of the region's most notable artistic creations.
The site is accessible on foot from the village of Paul and offers a quiet visit. The grounds include a meditation garden that adds to the peaceful quality of the experience.
The churchyard holds a memorial to Dolly Pentreath featuring the only known traditional Cornish inscription. This rare record was commissioned and carved in stone by a Bonaparte family member.
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