Probus Parish Church, dedicated to St. Probus and St Grace, is noted for having the tallest church tower in Cornwall at 126 feet (38.35m). It is believed that there has been a Christian community on this site since the 5th Century.
The building of the actual church tower began circa 1523.
In the photo above you can see a Royal Coat of Arms above the door to the left of the picture. I have another photo below showing this in more detail.
The Royal Coat of Arms is that of King James II and is dated 1685, which was the year he came to the throne.
The old coaching inn, the Hawkins Inn, is nearby the church as can be seen from the photo below.
The church though is always looking on - whatever is happening!
Churches can do often be a rich vein of history, great photo's, especially the interiors.
ReplyDeleteThanks David, we often visit old churches when we are out and about.
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