St Enodoc Church
St Enodoc church is located amongst the greens of the St Enodoc Golf Course. The church dates from the 12th century and is said to lie on the site of a cave where St Enodoc lived as a hermit. It is thought that St Enoder (aka Enodoc) was the grandson of the 5th Century Celtic King Brychan.
Over a number of centuries, the church became virtually buried by the towans (dunes) and was known locally as "Sinking Neddy". In order to collect its tithes, the church had to host services at least once a year so the vicar and congregation had to enter through a hole in the roof during this period. During the 19th century, the church was excavated and later it became a favourite place of Sir John Betjeman who is buried in the churchyard.
On walks
- Daymer Bay to Padstow (6.4 mile walk)
- Polzeath to St Enodoc Church (3.7 mile walk)
- Rock to Polzeath (5.8 mile walk)
- Rock to St Minver (6.7 mile walk)
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