St Cuby's Church, Cuby facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Cuby's Church
Location	Cuby, Cornwall, England
Listed Building – Grade I
Official name: Church of St Cuby
Designated	30 May 1967
Reference no.	1291868
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The Church of St Cuby is a historic church located in the small village of Cuby, in Cornwall, England. Since 1967, it has been recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered a very important historic building that needs special protection.

Today, St Cuby's Church is an active Anglican parish church. It serves the local community and is part of the Church of England's diocese of Truro.

What is the History of St Cuby's Church?

The church was named after Saint Cuby, a Welsh saint, around the 6th century CE. For a long time, it was a local church.

Around 1540, the Church of St James in Tregony was flooded by the River Fal. After this, St Cuby's Church became the main church for the Tregony area.

How Old is the Church Building?

The church building you see today has parts from different time periods. Some sections date back to the 12th century. Other parts were built in the 14th and 15th centuries.

For example, some of the north side and the tower are from the 14th century. The main part of the church, called the nave, and the south wall have features from the 15th century.

When Was the Church Rebuilt?

The church has been changed and updated many times over the years. It had a major reconstruction in the 17th century.

It was made longer and rebuilt again in 1828. Then, in 1899, it went through a big restoration to repair and improve it. Even with these changes, some of the original medieval stone walls are still visible on the north side.

What Ancient Discoveries Are Inside?

Inside the south aisle of the church, there is a special stone. This stone has an inscription, or writing, on it. Experts believe it dates back to the 6th or 7th century.

The writing on the stone is: Nonnita Ercilini Rigati [...]tris Fili Ercilini. It gives us a peek into the very old history of the area.

What Can You See Outside the Church?

The churchyard around St Cuby's also has some interesting historical features. There are two structures in the churchyard that are listed as Grade II buildings. This means they are also important historic structures.

One is a chest tomb from the mid-19th century. It was made by Julef of Ladock and is located about 7 meters south of the church's east end. The other is a granite coffin from the 19th century. It sits on a base about 2 meters north of the church's east end.

Who is Buried at St Cuby's Church?

A notable person buried at Cuby Parish Church is William Hennah. He was the first lieutenant of a ship called HMS Mars.

His ship was part of the British fleet led by Lord Nelson. This fleet fought in the famous Battle of Trafalgar.

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  St Cuby's Church in Cuby, Cornwall.