Holy Trinity Church, St Austell

Holy Trinity Church is a Grade I listed church building in St Austell constructed with a distinctive tower and substantial stone structure. The interior features granite walls, while the exterior is faced with Pentewan stone sourced from local Cornish quarries.

The building replaced an earlier Norman church during the 15th century and maintained connections to Tywardreath Priory through the Cardinham family. These ties to the priory ended in 1535 when the church's affiliation changed.

The exterior walls feature carved stone figures of the Twelve Apostles on three sides, while the west face displays Trinity-themed imagery and the Annunciation. These sculptural details reflect the religious focus of the period when the church took its current form.

The building welcomes visitors during regular open hours to explore the interior details and artwork. Access is straightforward, and visitors can take their time studying the stone carvings, architectural elements, and interior decorations.

The tower dates to 1478 and showcases remarkable craftsmanship from that era. Inside, late 19th-century murals by Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Arthur Fellowes Prynne near the chancel window were created as a memorial to John Coode.

Location: St Austell

Inception: 13 century

GPS coordinates: 50.33840,-4.79199

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02