Historic churches · South West England
St Blazey
In or near Charlestown.
St Blazey — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 1.0 km
- Free entry
About
St Blazey 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
St Blazey is a church located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance within the local community. The church reflects the architectural styles prevalent in the region.
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Background
History
An Iron Age hillfort Prideaux Castle lies a mile to the north west of the town in the parish of Luxulyan. The Biscovey Stone is the shaft of an ancient Celtic cross. It was inscribed, but the text is no longer readable. There are several theories about the stone; one says it dates from around 600 AD to show the Saxon advance into the county, another puts the date at around 900 AD. The head is thought to have been removed during the Reformation. The stone served as a gate post near the St Blazey turnpike gate. In 1896 it was moved to St Mary's Church, Biscovey. The church was built between 1440 and 1445 and is dedicated to Saint Blaise. It replaces an earlier church mentioned in 1294. The…
Visiting
The Eden Project is located within the civil parish, and about a mile and half (2 km) from the centre of the town. The large number of visitors this attracts has led to the development of tourism in the town. Other attractions, such as the Treffry Viaduct and the Luxulyan Valley, are also close by, although actually within the adjoining parish of Luxulyan.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3610, -4.7160
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Blaise
- Postcode
- PL24 2NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: St Blazey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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St Blazey War Memorial
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Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.0 km
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Prideaux Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Prideaux Castle
Vineyards · 1.4 km
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Villages · 1.4 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
St Blazey War Memorial
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The Pack Horse Public House
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Tywardreath Highway War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Highway & Neighbourhood War Memorial
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Prideaux Wood Nature Reserve
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Where to eat & stay near St Blazey
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Snowlands Holiday Park
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
East Crinnis Holiday Camp
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Chapel Park Farm
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Eden Project
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Carlyon Bay Caravan & Camping Park
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Blazey?
- St Blazey is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2NF), in the parish of St. Blaise.
- What is St Blazey?
- St Blazey — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Blazey?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2NF.
- Is St Blazey a protected site?
- Yes — St Blazey is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Blazey free to visit?
- Yes, St Blazey is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Blazey?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2NF.