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St Breward Church, the highest church in Cornwall (about 700 feet above sea level) lies on the western edge of Bodmin Moor, just off the B3266 between Bodmin and Camelford. It is of 12^th century Norman origin possibly on the site of an earlier Saxon building.  It was enlarged in the 15^th century and restored in the 19^th century.  The church is dedicated to a 6^th century Celtic saint St. Branwalader (also known as St. Breward) and the name means Raven Lord.The postcode is: PL30 4PP.

It has a Norman font and above the south door are the Royal Arms of William 3rd dated 1700 plus some interesting pew ends on the front pews which still retain some of their colour.

The granite altar was made and presented by the three St. Breward quarries in 1985.  The bell tower has a peal of 6 bells with the earliest written record of 2 bells in 1281.

Outside the porch is a sundial with a missing word inserted above the inscription and there is a curious cat’s head on the exterior of the tower.

In the churchyard is a large granite cross with the cross head dating from no earlier than the 10^th century and so pre-dates the church.

Further down the village is a Holy Well dedicated to St. James. Pilgrims used it on the way to Compostela in Spain and nearby is the site of an old chapel.  It is possible St. Breward preached here.

There is Wheelchair access to the church via a low incline ramp adjacent to the road
Modern ‘eco friendly’ toilet facilities are available during times of services and functions