The parish Church of St. Cleer, Cornwall
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The parish Church of St. Cleer, Cornwall
Image: © Derek Voller Taken: 25 Sep 2010
Dedicated to St Clarus this church was first built about the year 800, but was rebuilt in the 13th century. The tower contains a peal of six bells. Clarus was born in the 9th century at Rochester in Kent . He later went to Normandy to become a Benedictine monk. A noblewoman whose advances he rejected, had him beheaded. ( Hell hath no fury etc.etc. ) His Feast Day is celebrated on the 4th of November each year.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.487159
Longitude
-4.471676