The church here has existed since 500 A.D. Of course, the building has needed repairs and was last rebuilt in about 1500, but a congregation has existed here for 1500 years since the era of the Cornish saints.
Cornwall
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Mar 16
Cornwall–St. Just Church
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Feb 16
Cornwall–Botallack Mine 4
These are the two engine houses originally operated by Crown Mines at Botallack. The deepest shafts are about 500m below sea level. It is sobering to think about the miners so deep under ground and under the sea as well.
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Feb 16
Cornwall–Botallack Mine 3
The location for the Botallack mines is strikingly beautiful. This is the view looking away from the engine houses.
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Feb 16
Cornwall–Botallack Mine
The Botallack mining structures are former tin mines perched on the cliffs north of Botallack. The mines extended out beneath the sea bed. The BBC 2015 television series Poldark was partly filmed in Botallack.
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Jan 16
Cornwall–Newlyn Sunrise
The harbor in Newlyn, near Penzance, Cornwall. This was the view from our room!
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Jan 16
Cornwall–St. Michael’s Mount
A view of the partially submerged causeway leading to St. Michael’s Mount castle and chapel. Twice a day it is possible to cross the causeway as the tide ebbs. Pilgrims have visited St. Michaels since the 11th century.
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Jan 16
Cornwall–Mousehole
Mousehole is an attractive village and fishing port south of Penzance. This photograph was taken from the harbor wall looking back toward the village.
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Jan 16
Cornwall–Newlyn to Mousehole
An afternoon hike from Newlyn to Mousehole, looking back toward to Penzance. The water and sky were brilliantly blue
