Marhamchurch - St. Marwenne - Grade I Listed - 14th & 15th Century. Marhamchurch lies two miles inland from Bude off the A39 'Atlantic Highway' to Wadebridge. A left turn at Helebridge leaves the ancient Saxon farmstead of Whalesborough 'the fortress of the Welsh' looking down at the river which marks the dividing line between the Saxon and Celtic parts of the parish. Saxon farm names include Woodknowle, Creathorne and Rattenbury - the Celtic parts are prefixed by Tre, Pol and Pen by which, as the rhyme has it 'Ye may know your Cornish men'. The pretty centre of the village, with its broad main street, is dominated by the Church: the ancient cob cottages, some still thatched, farmhouses and inn have changed little through the centuries and form one of the most attractive villages in North Cornwall. 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 |