Chapel Porth Mediaeval Chapel
The name Chapel Porth arises from a mediaeval chapel and Holy Well, situated just above the gully to the right of the beach, with an enclosure and holy well dedicated to St. Agnes. By 1780, the remains of the chapel had been removed and the stone re-used elsewhere; the holy well remained until 1820. There are still some remains of the mediaeval enclosure, in the form of earth banks, and a small building (probably a tool shed or powder store), built from the remains of the chapel.
Mentioned in walks
- Chapel Porth to Trevaunance Cove (6.2 mile walk)
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