Rock, St Michael's Church c.1960
Photo ref: R45014
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The small church is on the north shore of the Camel estuary at Porthilly near Rock. There is evidence for a Norman church although it was much rebuilt in 1867. The low-gabled tower is oddly positioned, but the site beside the estuary is the most attractive feature. The tide is out here but high water comes right up to the protective churchyard wall.

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Myself and my 3 sisters Ginine, Chantelle and Michaela all used to go down to the Porthily Beach regularly with our mum and dad. We have wonderful memories there.  Our dad brought home a tractor inner tube from a tyre and pumped it up for us and we played for hours on it.  Porthily is very safe, it doesn't get too deep when the tide is in.  Nowadays myself and my sisters all go down to the beach with our children.  We ...see more