St Mabyn Parish Church, 15th-century Grade I listed church in St Mabyn, Cornwall.
St Mabyn Parish Church is a 15th-century place of worship topped by a tower about 85 feet (26 meters) high, decorated with carved figures of the Four Evangelists. The interior contains granite pillars with sculpted capitals and a Norman-era baptismal font that remains in use.
The building replaced an earlier church documented in the 12th century, though the current structure dates to the 15th century. A priest named Roger de Worlegan was recorded as serving there in 1267, marking the beginning of documented religious leadership in this parish.
The church takes its name from Saint Mabyn, one of the children of Brychan, a Welsh king from the 5th century whose influence reached Cornwall. This dedication shows how early Welsh Christianity spread and took root in these communities.
The church is found by driving through the village and walking from the nearest parking area, typical of rural Cornish parishes set in open countryside. The approach involves a modest walk through the village surroundings to reach the main entrance.
The churchyard preserves twelve Grade II listed headstones, each one a documented monument that shows the long history of burials in this location. Inside, two piscinas remain in place - these are stone basins that once held water for washing sacred vessels after religious services.
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