Yes, it's still Cornwall! This is St. Just-in-Roseland, with it's 13th century church and is one of my favourite places to visit - so very peaceful. Somehow there is a special feeling within the sub tropical churchyard and gardens set beside the river's creek.
The photos were taken on a sunny day last year.
Sir John Betjeman suggested that this is perhaps the most beautiful churchyard on earth.
When you look down from on high - as per the photo below - the church is in an idyllic position.
The river almost embraces the church when the tide is high.
The graves and memorials in the churchyard are beautifully maintained:
The church itself is very simple inside. When we visited there was a group of people making wicker baskets, and it gives the impression of being a much loved place.
Oh yes, and as a bonus, there is also a Holy Well in the church grounds - as photo below. Unfortunately it didn't look it's best as the banks had been cut. Nevertheless I dabbed a little of the water on my face - you never know the power of a Holy Well!
After viewing the church and grounds it's possible to continue walking along the river to St Mawes Castle. Perfect!
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It's very unusual and yes, idylic. Some of the pictures remind me of the TV show "Death in Paradise".
ReplyDeleteThanks David. I like to visit there out of the main season as it's now getting to be quite a tourist hot spot during the summer season.
DeleteWhat a beautiful place to be buried, Mike. A lovely article. I know a number of graveyards up and down the land, and there's one in the Lake District, high up in the fells, which is also beautiful. Always very peaceful places. Have a good week! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Prue. It's definitely my favourite - somehow I always feel uplifted when I visit the church. Hope you have a good week too.
DeleteThank you for these. I am named after Bretagne and long to return to this region. I do not know where to begin to acquire a work visa but one day, perhaps I can return to my ancestral land.
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving a comment and your interest in the post. All good wishes.
DeleteHi Mike, I am from Truro and love your page! I also work for the MailOnline and was wondering if I could use some of your pictures in an article I am doing for its Travel page? Thanks, Elena
ReplyDeleteHello Elena. I don't mind you using my photos for a one off article if the photos are attributed to me. Good wishes, Mike.
DeleteSorry, I don't see the relevance of your comment to my blog post.
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