Treneglos - St Gregory - Grade II - 15 Century, rebuilt Treneglos is not the easiest of the churches to find - but it is worth the effort; follow the map on the outer shell of the trail, and watch out for small signposts! The drive passes through steadily climbing leafy lanes, in summer rich with a profusion of Cornish wild flowers which will sweep the passing car. Where today's church stands, with its fine beech trees, has clearly been a worship site since very ancient times - for the churchyard is circular, and this often indicates building on a prehistoric sacred site. The first recorded church was built here in the 12th Century by Robert FitzWilliam, Lord of Downeckney (the present day Downinney) who gave it to Tywardreath Priory, in whose hands it remained until the Dissolution of the Monasteries, around 1536. Of the Norman building very little remains - most of what is seen today is 15th Century in origin, but almost totally rebuild in 1858 by which time large parts of it became unsafe. The tower was rebuilt in 1871. Information leaflets about Church Services and contact numbers are available from Bude Tourist Information Centre - Tel: + 44 (0)1288 354240 - Fax: + 44 (0)1288 355769 or Holsworthy Visitor Information Centre - Tel/Fax: + 44 (0)1409 254185 or Boscastle Tourist Information Centre - Tel: + 44 (0)1840 250010 | Menu |