 Stithians, like Gwennap, can trace its origins to Celtic times. It is one of the oldest united parishes in the country and can trace its connections with Perran-ar-worthal to the early thirteenth century. The burial ground around the church has been closed since the 1940’s and a new churchyard established on a piece of Glebe land across the road. It has many interesting features including a ‘vicar’s gate’ and a stone hut which contains discarded masonry from previous restorations. The church is usually open in the Summer during daylight hours and serves as an visitors centre.
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