St Constantine is a large church, set on the edge of the village with views southwards towards the Helford. Dating from around 1420, it consists of three full-length aisles and a short extra north aisle of three bays: the Bosahan chapel.

Major C19 repairs by St Aubyn and EH Sedding have removed much of the original detailing, notably the roof, but the bare stone walls help to add a sense of history and ruggedness which might otherwise be missing. The windows are C15/C16 which results in the church having an airy and light interior.

There are porches on both the north (small, facing the village) and south (main, facing the countryside) sides

It is obviously a thriving venue as the west end has been converted into a coffee space – Monty’s – and there are signs of further planning applications to create a first floor space.

Some details to look out for include:

• The remnant of the former rood screen which is attached to the west wall of the south aisle
• A rather splendidly carved oak chest which echoes the carving of the screen
• The C17 Pendarves brass and a rather difficult-to-read slate monument to Ann someone
• A rather faded batik story of the life of St Constantine
• The C20 font

There is a very bright C20 east window to the south aisle (the Lady Chapel?) which is a great relief from the otherwise dull late Victorian windows.

Don’t miss the small C16 or C17 Church House which borders the churchyard on the north side. Like that at Budock, and St Martin in Meneage, it is accessed by external steps.