Saint Eval-/Uval/Urfol
Saint Eval, not Much is written about this holy saint apart from he was once Bishop of Cornwall, he was also known as Saint Uval or Urfol. His Saints day is […]
Category Archives: Historic Cornwall
The Winter Solstice – Yule Lore
21 December 2018 the shortest day images taken at 16.04. The Pagan celebration of Winter Solstice (also known as Yule) is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world. […]
The legend of the giant Bedruthan
Cornish folklore has been capturing our imaginations for centuries, much of its roots found in the ancient sagas of gods and monsters. The county’s tallest tales are about giants; colossal […]
Saints of Cornwall – St Wenna
Saint Wenna (c.472 – 18 October 544) is a Cornish saint. She was the daughter of Lord Cynyr Ceinfarfog of Caer Goch, the wife of King Salom of Cerniw (corresponding […]
Saints of Cornwall – St Issey
St Issey (Cornish: Egloskrug) is a civil parish and village in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately two miles south of Padstow. The parish covers an area of […]
Saints of Cornwall – St Austell
Saint Austell Saint Austol (Welsh: Austel; Latin: Austolus) was a 6th-century Cornish holy man who lived much of his life in Brittany. He was a friend of Saint Méen, who founded […]
Saints of Cornwall
Cornwall has had more than its fair share of saints. It has been said that Cornwall boasts more saints than were ever enthroned in heaven. For about a hundred years […]
The Darley Oak
Cornwall’s oldest tree, the Darley Oak “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.” Even in the harsh environment of Bodmin Moor, this old adage holds true. Rooted in the heart of […]
Dozmary Pool
The mysterious Dozmary Pool on Bodmin Moor. There are many myths and legends attached to this small lake just south of Bolventor, not least its name; this is reputedly derived […]
Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor – Magical and Mysterious
Wistman’s Wood was likely a left-over from the ancient forest that covered much of Dartmoor c. 7000 BC, before Mesolithic hunter/gatherers cleared it around 5000 BC. This wood is one […]
