The National Trust and Dark Cornwall Lecture Series: The Timeless Legacy of St. Piran's Cross
Wed, 05 Mar
|Trelissick Barn
On St. Piran’s Day, join Dark Cornwall and the National Trust as Rob Vickery explores the legend, history, and legacy of St. Piran’s Cross, Cornwall’s oldest stone cross.
Time & Location
05 Mar 2025, 14:00 – 15:00
Trelissick Barn, Feock, Truro TR3 6QL, UK
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About the event
On St Piran’s Day, at Trelissick House, join Dark Cornwall for a captivating 35-minute lecture on the significance of St. Piran's Cross, Cornwall’s oldest stone cross, standing sentinel in the windswept dunes of Penhale Sands. This ancient relic, dating back to at least 960 AD, is more than just a marker of time—it embodies the rich tapestry of Cornwall’s history, legend, and spiritual heritage.
Presented by Rob Vickery, founder of Dark Cornwall and expert on Cornish folklore, this lecture explores the miraculous story of St. Piran, Cornwall’s beloved patron saint. Thrown into the sea with a millstone around his neck, St. Piran miraculously drifted to Cornwall’s shores and unveiled the secret of tin—a discovery that would shape Cornwall’s identity and economy for centuries. His legacy is immortalised in the iconic white cross on a black field—the Cornish flag we know today.
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