Historic churches · South West England
St Issey
St Issey — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
John Myers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
St Issey 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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Place summary
St Issey is a church located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the region. Further details about its specific era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
The parish takes its name from Saint Yse (or Ida), one of the twenty-four children of St Brychan, a 4th-century Welsh saint and king. (The name of the hamlet St Jidgey is also derived from the name of the same saint.) The Cornish name means "the church on the tumulus". In early records Egloscruk is the name of the parish, while St Ida refers to the site of the saint's chapel and holy well at Zanzidgie. Until 1199 the parish formed part of the manor and peculiar of Pawton, belonging to the Bishop of Exeter; it was then appropriated by the bishop to the Chapter of Exeter Cathedral. At Sea Mills near Trevorrick are the remains of a sea mill on the River Camel. On 20 August 1940 several bombs…
Description
On a corner opposite the church is the Ring O Bells Inn, known locally as 'The Ringers'. Dating from the 17th century, it is one of the oldest inns in the area and retains many of its original features.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5100, -4.9230
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Issey
- Postcode
- PL27 7QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- wikipedia: St Issey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Issey?
- St Issey is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL27 7QA), in the parish of St. Issey.
- Is St Issey free to visit?
- Yes, St Issey is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Issey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL27 7QA. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.