Historic churches · South West England
Pelynt
In or near Polperro.
Pelynt — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sandplace · 5.4 km
- Free entry
About
Pelynt 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pelynt is a church located in South-West England. It features notable architectural elements that reflect its historical significance within the region. The church serves as a local place of worship and community gathering.
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Background
History
The name Pelynt derives from the Cornish pluw (parish) and the name of either Saint Non, the mother of St David, or the male St Nynnid. The manor of Pelynt is mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086) when it was valued much higher than Looe; it was held by Algar from Robert, Count of Mortain. There was half a hide of land and land for 8 ploughs. There were three and a half ploughs, 6 serfs, 4 villeins, 12 smallholders, 30 acres of woodland, 40 acres of pasture, 2 cattle, 14 pigs and 37 sheep. The value of the manor was £1 sterling though it had formerly been worth £2-10s. The parish church is dedicated to St Nonna and built in the Perpendicular style. In about 1680, one of the arcades was…
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- Coordinates
- 50.3667, -4.5333
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Pelynt
- Postcode
- PL13 2LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Sandplace — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Pelynt (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pelynt?
- Pelynt is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 2LF), in the parish of Pelynt.
- What is Pelynt?
- Pelynt — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pelynt?
- The nearest railway station is Sandplace, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL13 2LF.
- Is Pelynt a protected site?
- Yes — Pelynt is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Pelynt free to visit?
- Yes, Pelynt is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pelynt?
- The nearest railway station is Sandplace, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 2LF.