St Michael Penkevil
| St Michael Penkevil | |
| Cornwall | |
|---|---|
 St Michael Penkevil | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SW858421 |
| Location: | 50°14’24"N, 5°0’18"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Truro |
| Postcode: | TR2 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Cornwall |
St Michael Penkevil sometimes spelt St Michael Penkivel, is a village in Cornwall. It is in the valley of the River Fal about three miles south-east of Truro. The population at the 2011 census was recorded as 204.
St Michael Penkevil is within the 'Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', as is almost a third of the county.
Parish church
The church is close to the Tregothnan estate in a wooded setting and was consecrated in 1261; probably consisting only of a nave and chancel. In 1319 a petition raised by the patron of the church, Sir John Trejagu, was granted by the Bishop of Exeter, Walter de Stapledon; to create a collegiate church by building a chantry for four chaplains. The petition was granted by the Bishop of Exeter, Walter de Stapledon.
At the time of its restoration by George Street in the 19th century, the church was cruciform with a western tower and south porch. It was re-opened for services on Christmas Eve, 1865.[1]
There are some monuments to members of the notable local family of Boscawen.[2] The church contains the brass of John Trembras, rector of the parish, d. 1515, and others of John Trenowyth, 1498, Marie Coffin, née Boscawen, 1622, John Boscawen, d. 1564, engraved 1634.[3]
On film
The village was used as the main location for the 2005 feature film Keeping Mum which starred Rowan Atkinson, Patrick Swayze, Kristin Scott Thomas and Dame Maggie Smith.
Outside links
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