St Petroc

The church is known to have existed at the time of Robert, Earl of Gloucester, in the 12th century. It first passed to the Benedictines and then to the See of Exeter, finally becoming part of the Diocese of Truro in 1876.

The north and west walls are the oldest parts of the building, probably 12th century. The church was largely rebuilt and the tower added by John Lovybond, vicar from 1461 to 1475, who was also responsible for the bridge at Wadebridge.

Major restoration was carried out under architect Piers St Aubyn in 1867. At this time the current east wall was built, the building was reroofed and the north porch converted into the choir vestry. The stained glass windows and the slate floor of the Lady Chapel are 20th century.

The removal of the pews at the rear of the church, the provision of toilets and a new kitchen and server area and the inner and outer glass doors to the porch were installed in 2016.

The font is Norman, as is the holy water stoop to the east of the south door. The pulpit, made of Caen stone and ornamented with gothic panelling and foliage, is 15th century.

The organ is a Willis and dates from 1873. The church has a strong bell ringing tradition. There is a full peal of 8 bells, the oldest 4 being 18th century. The bell tower is 82ft high, with battlements and pinnacles rising 10ft above this. There has been a longstanding connection with the Moesworth St Aubyn family of Pencarrow as monuments within the church attest.