Gool Peran Lowen! / Happy St Piran’s Day!
Explore the archaeological sites associated with the name of Cornwall’s patron saint in a special St Piran’s Day edition of our Cornish Story Café series.
In this talk, Cornwall Heritage Trust Sites Officer and Chair of the St Piran Trust, Dick Cole, explores the archaeological sites in the parish of Perranzabuloe associated with St Piran’s name, including St Piran’s Oratory and the nearby ruined second church.
Discover their importance to Cornish identity as well as the findings of the excavations carried out at the two sites, the ongoing work to protect and conserve the remains of the buildings, and the nature of the archaeological remains across the wider area.
Dick worked for the Cornwall Archaeological Unit for over 15 years and is now the Sites Officer for the Cornwall Heritage Trust. He has carried out numerous archaeological projects across Cornwall, which included the excavation of the Second Church in Perranzabuloe Parish in 2005.
He is chair of the St Piran Trust, which looks after the Oratory and the medieval church. He is also involved with other heritage and cultural bodies, including the Indian Queens Pit charity.
Thank you to Dick for sharing his expertise in this fascinating talk, to Perranporth Memorial Hall for hosting us and to everyone who came along!
