Historic churches · South West England
Philleigh
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Philleigh (Cornish: Eglosros) is a civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, one of the four civil parishes in the Roseland Peninsula. The civil parish includes the hamlets of Treworlas, Trewort
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truro · 7.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Philleigh, the nearest railway station is Truro, located 7.8 km away. Entry to the church is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is TR2 5NB.
About
Philleigh (Cornish: Eglosros) is a civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, one of the four civil parishes in the Roseland Peninsula. The civil parish includes the hamlets of Treworlas, Treworthal and a number of smaller settlements. Philleigh lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation, with similar status and protection as a National Park. The village is the home of Roseland Rugby Club which was formed in 1971.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Philleigh (Cornish: Eglosros) is a civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, one of the four civil parishes in the Roseland Peninsula. The civil parish includes the hamlets of Treworlas, Treworthal and a number of smaller settlements. Philleigh lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation, with similar status and protection as a National Park. The village is the home of Roseland Rugby Club which was formed in 1971.
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Background
History
The Manor of Eglosrose is mentioned in the Domesday Book and the remainder of the parish was in the episcopal Manor of Tregear. The manor of Eglosrose was one of several held by Thurstan from Robert, Count of Mortain. There was one virgate of land and land for 2 ploughs. There were half a plough, 3 serfs, 3 smallholders, 20 acres of pasture. The value of the manor was 10 shillings. The parish church is dedicated to St Fili or Filius. Fili probably came from Wales and is said to have been a companion of St Kea. The church has a west tower, a north transept and a south aisle; the aisle arcade has seven bays and is of white granite on circular piers. The font is octagonal and dates from the…
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- Coordinates
- 50.2167, -4.9833
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Philleigh
- Postcode
- TR2 5NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Truro — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Philleigh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Philleigh?
- Philleigh is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR2 5NB), in the parish of Philleigh.
- What is Philleigh?
- Philleigh (Cornish: Eglosros) is a civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, one of the four civil parishes in the Roseland Peninsula. The civil parish includes the hamlets of Treworlas, Trewort
- How do I get to Philleigh?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR2 5NB.
- Is Philleigh a protected site?
- Yes — Philleigh is part of the Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Philleigh free to visit?
- Yes, Philleigh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Philleigh?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR2 5NB.