Poughill

Not to be confused with Poughill, Devon

Poughill
Cornwall
St Olaf's Church, Poughill
Location
Grid reference:	SS221076
Location:	50°50’28"N, 4°31’34"W
Data
Post town:	Bude
Postcode:	EX23
Local Government
Council:	Cornwall

Poughill (pronounced "Pofil" or "Puffil") is a hamlet in north-east Cornwall. It is located one mile north of Bude.

History and notable buildings

Poughill is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Pochelle.

Notable old houses in Poughill include Burshill Manor (a mediæval house), an open hall house, and Church House, dated 1525.

The village's water-mill is located on the footpath towards Bush. Lying at the foot of Trevalgus Hill in thick woodland, it is believed to have been a manorial mill for Trevalgus Manor. The mill was powered by the stream which runs south towards Stratton called the Stratt. Part of the mill building was constructed of timbers from ships wrecked along the coastline.

St Olaf's Church

At the heart of the village is St Olaf's church. The church is of exceptional interest and dates from the 14th century. The frescoes date from about 1470, and depict St Christopher, a popular, if invented, saint in the Middle Ages.

Battle of Stamford Hill

This battle was fought on the outskirts of Poughill on 16 May 1643. Each May, on the closest weekend to the anniversary, there is a two-day re-enactment of the battle, fought over the Saturday and Sunday, together with a procession through the streets of neighbouring Stratton village.

Poughill Methodist Church

Outside links

("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Poughill)

• Views of Poughill