St Just in Penwith Parish Church, Medieval parish church in St Just, Cornwall, England
St Just in Penwith Parish Church is a granite church featuring a tall west tower divided into three stages with two aisles displaying alternating window patterns throughout. Limestone arcades run through the interior, creating a rhythmic structure that organizes the open space.
The current building was constructed in the 15th century, replacing an earlier church that stood from 1334, with only a portion of the original chancel surviving into later periods. This rebuilding shows how the site remained important for the community across generations.
Inside the church, two medieval wall paintings show Saint George and a cautionary scene about breaking the Sabbath. The carved limestone pillars display family shields that reflect the social structure of those times.
The church sits on a street in the center of St Just village, with parking available nearby and step-free access to the entrance. Visitors should plan their visit during daytime hours when the building is normally open to the public.
The churchyard contains the Selus Stone, a monument dating to the late 5th or early 6th century with a Latin inscription connected to Salomon of Cornwall. This ancient stone links the building to an even older spiritual tradition in the region.
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