Historic churches · South West England
South Petherwin
South Petherwin — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
South Petherwin 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
South Petherwin is a church located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance within the local community. Further details about its architectural style or specific features are not provided.
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Background
History
The Saint, Patern (or Padarn, Paternus) has had several candidates, which have become mixed and confused over the ages. It is believed that the actual St. Patern to which the Parishes of North and South Petherwin are dedicated, was actually the father of St. Constantine of Cornwall, a Cornish King who gave up his throne to become a monk. St. Patern and St. Constantine have thus always been linked, with dedications always being near one another (a Celtic practice when saints are related or work together) (St. Constantine Church at Milton Abbot being the case in point for South Petherwin). With the assumption that Dunheved (now known as Launceston) was the seat of the Celtic Kings of the area…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6120, -4.3900
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- South Petherwin
- Postcode
- PL15 7JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
Sources
- wikipedia: South Petherwin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Petherwin?
- South Petherwin is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL15 7JU), in the parish of South Petherwin.
- Is South Petherwin free to visit?
- Yes, South Petherwin is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Petherwin?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL15 7JU. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.