St Piran’s Church is an active Anglican Chruch, It is part of a united benefice consisting of eight churches, the Eight Saints Cluster, in the parishes of Stithians with Perran-Ar-Worthal and Gwennap. The church, dedicated to Saint Piran, is in the Carnmarth, North Deanery, the arch deconary of Cornwall and the Diocese of Truro. The church was granted Grade II listed status in May 1967. The churchyard contains several listed chest tombs and headstones.
A Norman chapel possibly existed on the site of the church as evidenced by the typanum over the south door. A church was built in the 15th century, of which only the tower remains. The chancel was rebuilt in 1842 and again in 1882 when the nave, aisle and porch were rebuilt by James Piers St Aubyn. A vestry was added in the 20th century.
Rev Delilah at the entrance
Enjoy a wander round the grave yard which is full of different types of trees and is a wildlife and conservation friendly area.
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