St. Keyne

Civil Parish in Cornwall

England

St. Keyne

Former Wesleyan chapel Credit: Paul Barnett

St. Keyne is a civil parish located in the county of Cornwall, in the southwestern part of England. It is situated about 6 miles east of the town of Liskeard and covers an area of approximately 8 square miles. The parish is named after the village of St. Keyne, which is its main settlement.

St. Keyne is a rural area characterized by its picturesque landscapes and rolling hills. It is surrounded by lush green fields and dotted with charming cottages and farmhouses. The parish is known for its rich agricultural heritage, with farming being an important economic activity in the area.

One of the notable features of St. Keyne is the St. Keyne Holy Well, which is believed to have healing powers. The well is said to have been visited by pilgrims for centuries, seeking cures for various ailments. The nearby St. Keyne Church, which dates back to the 15th century, also attracts visitors with its historic architecture and tranquil atmosphere.

In terms of amenities, St. Keyne has a village hall that serves as a community center for various events and gatherings. It also has a primary school, providing education for local children.

St. Keyne is well-connected to other parts of Cornwall and beyond by road, with the A38 passing through the parish. The nearest railway station is in Liskeard, providing convenient transportation links to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, St. Keyne offers a peaceful and rural setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet countryside retreat.

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St. Keyne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.416994/-4.468038 or Grid Reference SX2460. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Former Wesleyan chapel

Paul Barnett

St Keyne's Church

Paul Barnett

St Keyne: station

A halt on the Liskeard-Looe branch

Martin Bodman

St Keyne: Lametton Mill

Before the dissolution of the monasteries the mill then on this site belonged to Launceston Priory. Across the road, on the left, is a museum dedicated to organs, of the musical variety

Martin Bodman

St Keyne's Holy Well

Apparently the first of a married couple to drink from the well would be 'master for life'. You cannot drink in advance and one groom ran from the church to the well as soon as they were pronounced man and wife but his wife had a flask of well water hidden under her dress! Incidentally the lady in the picture is my wife who got there first!

Graham Clutton

Trussel farm

Martin Southwood

Looe Valley Line from Trussel Bridge

Looking north along the line. In the distance, you can just see the Moorswater Viaduct on the main line.

Tony Atkin

Autumnal Hillside

Looking up the western side of Looe Valley near Trussel Farm.

Tony Atkin

Steep Valleyside

This is the north-facing slope of a steep valley carrying a tributary of the East Looe River.

Tony Atkin

Looe Valley Railway

Looking north from the bridge by Lametton Mill.

Tony Atkin

St Keyne Station

This photograph was taken in October 2006 and I am posting it as a contrast to this: SX2560 : St Keyne: station taken in April 2000. What has changed? If you get off the train at this halt intending to walk to St Keyne village, you might like to know that it is a 1.2km walk horizontally and 110 metres vertically, up hill all the way.

Tony Atkin

Woodland and Farmland

Looking east over the Looe Valley.

Tony Atkin

North of Trewidland

This photograph looks across the Looe Valley to the eastern side of the valley just north of the village of Trewidland. The buildings on the centre left are, I believe, the local Primary School.

Tony Atkin

St Keyne Holy Well

"The quality, that man and wife Whose chance, or choice, attaines First of this sacred stream to drinke Thereby the mastery gains." St Kayne's Well by Richard Carew, 1603

Tony Atkin