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St Elwyn is located next to the estuary of Hayle near to three miles of golden sand and it has an imposing presence above the town.

Built in 1862 the church has been sympathetically enhanced by each generation adding stained glass, the 1899 organ, ad 1923 electricity.

There is no record of first consecration but there is documentary evidence that in 1170 Thomas Beckett confirmed income to the Priory of Tywardreath.

This is one of Cornwall’s largest and architecturally most intriguing churches, retaining an open feel partly because the pews were removed altogether at one time and when replaced in the 1970s wide alleyways were left, as they would have been in medieval times, to allow for processions to pass easily.

Dating back to the 13th century, St Mawgan in Meneage, was one of two churches established in Cornwall by St Mawgan, a 6th century abbot bishop who travelled from Pembroke to Brittany.

Unusual in Cornwall, St Michael's church is a light and airy Georgian building, built to a design by the London architect Thomas Edwards, a pupil of Nicholas Hawksmoor.

The present church was probably built in the early 12th century and houses an important series of late medieval wall paintings executed shortly after the completion of the church in the mid 15th century.

Set in prime position, the little white washed village church has an excellent view overlooking the sea and harbour and a very peaceful atmosphere making you feel welcome.

St Hilary church, with its historic links to St Michael’s Mount, has a rich and celebrated history from prehistoric times to the present day.