St Just Church SW 456-385

Confirmation of the early habitation in this area is exhibited by the Selus stone dating from the fifth or sixth century.

The stone is inscribed in latin SELUS IC IAC-T, which translates to' here lies Selus'. While on another face is a Chi Rho cross, an early representational form of the cross. The Selus Stone was found in the wall close to the altar of St Just Church.

Selus Stone Inscription

Selus Stone Cross Side

Close Up Of Cross

In the churchyard can be seen two medieval crosses. Inside the church of the same period are two medieval secco paintings, with Saint George representing good and the dragon evil.

There is a carved pew, dating from the seventeenth century and a Saxon broken cross shaft of the ninth century.

Saxon Broken Cross Shaft Used As Lintel 

Medieval Painting of St George & the Dragon

Medieval Painting of Warning
to Sabbath Breakers

Carved Pew

In the town square is an amphitheatre Plen an Gwary, where plays are held. The amphitheatre has been in use since the medieval period. In more recent years the Cornish Gorsedd was here.