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St Constantine chapel remains, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1906
Filename: TRURI-EMERn-3.tiff
Size: 8184 x 6213 (51MB)
Date: 19th September 2019
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.530483, -4.983143
© From the collection of the RIC
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St Constantine chapel remains, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1906
A view of the ruins of the shale and slate stone medieval St Constantine chapel with two men standing to the side. The chapel is Grade II listed, and was excavated from a large grass covered sand dune which still surrounds it. It is orientated east-west and consisted of a tower at the west end, nave, chancel and south aisle. The men are possibly the photographers R. Arthur Thomas and John Charles Burrow. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
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TRURI : EMERn.3
Media ID 19292982
© From the collection of the RIC
Archaeology Architecture Building Church Ecclesiastical Excavations Prayer Religion Religious Ruin Slate Stone Tower West Worship Constantines
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the haunting beauty of St Constantine chapel remains in St Merryn, Cornwall, back in 1906. The image showcases the ruins of this medieval chapel, constructed with shale and slate stone, which still stands as a Grade II listed structure today. Situated within a vast grass-covered sand dune that envelops it, the chapel's east-west orientation is evident from this perspective. Intriguingly, two men can be seen standing to the side of the ruins. Believed to be R. Arthur Thomas and John Charles Burrow – possibly the photographers behind this remarkable shot – their presence adds depth to the photograph's narrative. Their purpose here could have been documenting or studying these archaeological excavations. The remnants of St Constantine chapel evoke a sense of awe and wonderment as one contemplates its former glory and significance within Cornish ecclesiastical history. This religious edifice once comprised a tower at its western end, along with a nave, chancel, and south aisle. Herbert Hughes skillfully captured not only an architectural marvel but also conveyed emotions associated with worship and prayer through his lens. The juxtaposition between man-made structures and nature's encroachment creates an ethereal atmosphere surrounding these constantines' ruins. This print serves as both a historical artifact showcasing past architectural prowess and an invitation for contemplation on transience; reminding us that even grand structures succumb to time's relentless march forward.
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