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phil P
phil Sep 23, 2005 20:48:31
Replying to Incoming Traveller

'What is possibly the oldest church in Britain is being uncovered (again!) from the sand dunes at Perranporth, Cornwall'

Hi IT,
I found some useful stuff at St. Piran Trust website
http://www.st-piran.com/main.htm
The dig is taking place on Perran sands at the ruined medieval church not the to be confused with the ancient chapel in the bunker.

The Piran Trust also has a good dig diary
http://www.st-piran.com/dignews.htm

The site probably falls outside the TMA guidelines but I notice the site is known as 'Gear sands' this name would indicate a more ancient site may lie beneath the church.

So far the dig has envolved maily the removal of turf and tons of sand , a few bones were turned up but nothing to sinister as yet!

P PeterH
PeterH Sep 23, 2005 22:06:00
Replying to phil

Ah well - but thanks for the link. Interesting to compare the "bunker" photo of 1922 with mine of 1967. In 1922 the bunker walls were clear of sand - in mine they are buried with only the upper sections and roof showing. Weird place of shifting sands and enormous dunes, but a vast holiday camp is nearby and the beach is one of the best and longest for surfing. All will soon change and this beautiful lonely place will soon be overwhelmed, not by sand but by holiday makers.