The 13th Century
1201 King John grants a Charter to the Stannary Courts 1249 Carnhell Farm 1261 Gwinear Church, first priest in charge. 1290 Polkinghorne family traced to this date. :
13th century church.
On a capital near the organ is St Gwinear's stag.
This little piscina, set into the wall near the alta in the original aisle comes from this period. From the piscina water which had been sanctified could be poured direct into the earth below.
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