St Corentine’s Church, Cury

St Corentine’s Church stands at the quiet heart of Cury, a small village in Cornwall. Built in the Norman period, the church has a simple cruciform shape with later additions. A north aisle was added in the 15th century, and the building once served as a private chapel for Winnianton manor. By the 13th century it became part of the parish of Breage. The church is listed Grade I for its historic importance. The church is worth visiting for its unusual restoration in 1874. The work was organised by the Reverend A H Cummings without an architect, using local craftsmen. The north wall was rebuilt, oak bosses were carved for the north aisle roof, and the nave and chancel roofs were renewed. Richard and Sydney Davey paid for the Bochym aisle restoration, and the total cost was £900. The church reopened on 23 July 1874 after the repairs. Inside, visitors find a plain nave and chancel with a rebuilt north aisle. The oak roof bosses remain a notable feature. The church shares its parish with St Winwaloe’s in nearby Gunwalloe. The village setting is peaceful, with no modern distractions. The church’s history and craftsmanship offer a quiet insight into Cornwall’s past.