Chapels · South West England
St Piran's Oratory
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St Piran's Oratory — chapel in Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newlyn Halt · 6.6 km
- Free entry
About
St Piran's Oratory is a chapel in South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Truro and Falmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newlyn Halt, about 6.6 km away. Postcode area TR6.
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Official information
St Piran's Oratory is an ancient site located in Cornwall, known for its historical significance and archaeological remains. Visitors can explore the ruins of the oratory and learn about its importance in early Christian history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Penhale Dunes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Piran's Oratory is a Grade II listed chapel located in Perranzabuloe, South-West England. This historic site is situated within the Penhale Dunes SSSI and is part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Cornwall.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3651, -5.1390
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Perranzabuloe
- Postcode
- TR6 0AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Newlyn Halt — 6.6 km
- Official site
- stpiran.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26434329 (CC0)
- commons: St Piran's Oratory - geograph.org.uk - 349068.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Piran's Oratory?
- St Piran's Oratory is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR6 0AQ), in the parish of Perranzabuloe.
- What is St Piran's Oratory?
- St Piran's Oratory — chapel in Perranzabuloe, Cornwall, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Piran's Oratory?
- The nearest railway station is Newlyn Halt, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR6 0AQ.
- Is St Piran's Oratory a listed building?
- St Piran's Oratory is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Piran's Oratory a protected site?
- Yes — St Piran's Oratory is part of the Penhale Dunes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Piran's Oratory free to visit?
- Yes, St Piran's Oratory is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Piran's Oratory?
- The nearest railway station is Newlyn Halt, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR6 0AQ.