Historic churches · South West England
Degibna
In or near Cury.
Degibna — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt · 4.3 km
- Free entry
About
Degibna is a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Loe Pool SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Degibna is a church located in South-West England. It is noted for its historical significance within the region. Further details on its architectural style or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
The earliest mention of Degibna is in 1272 when King Edward I granted land of a Cornish acre at Decuman to William de Treville on the condition he purchase and maintain a boat and fishing hook for the King's use on the Loe whenever he should visit the area. Degibna has a long Christian history and association with Saint Decuman, with a chapel dedicated to the saint existing since at least the 14th century. The earliest mention of such is on 28 May 1397 when the vicar of Wendron was licensed to celebrate on 27 August each year the Feast of St. Decuman in the Chapel of Decuman in his parish. In 1886 the chapel was described as a Wesleyan chapel with ″hallowed associations″. At that time the…
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- Coordinates
- 50.0820, -5.2850
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Helston
- Postcode
- TR12 7PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Truthall Halt — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Degibna (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Helston Castle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Degibna?
- Degibna is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12 7PR), in the parish of Helston.
- What is Degibna?
- Degibna — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Degibna?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR12 7PR.
- Is Degibna a protected site?
- Yes — Degibna is part of the Loe Pool SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Degibna free to visit?
- Yes, Degibna is free to enter.
- How do I get to Degibna?
- The nearest railway station is Truthall Halt, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12 7PR.