Church of St Adwen

St Adwen’s Church stands in the small village of Advent in north Cornwall. It is a Grade I listed parish church of the Church of England and the only church in Cornwall with eight pinnacles on its tower. The tower and north transept date from the 13th century, while the font is Norman. The south aisle belongs to the 15th century. The church has been restored several times, most notably in the 19th century when the north walls of the nave and chancel were rebuilt. The church is dedicated to St Adwen, one of the daughters of King Brychan of Brycheiniog. It shares its parish status with two nearby churches: St Julitta’s in Lanteglos-by-Camelford and St Thomas of Canterbury’s in Camelford. Inside, visitors find monuments to local families such as Elizabeth Bennet, John Batten, and Edward Dinham. A carved granite stone commemorates William Michel, his wife Agnis, and their children. The tower holds a ring of six bells, the oldest cast around 1792 by Robert II Wells. Another bell was made by John Taylor in 1832, and the remaining four were produced by John Warner & Sons between 1878 and 1907. The church’s interior reflects its long history, from medieval stonework to 19th-century rebuilding. Set in quiet countryside near Camelford, it offers a peaceful place to see fine architecture and historic memorials.