The civil parish of Sancreed (Cornish : Plu Eglossancres) lies three miles (5km) west of Penzance and is bounded by the neighbouring parishes of Madron, St.Buryan, Paul and St.Just. It supposedly takes its name from the Celtic Saint, Sancres, founder of the first Christian community there. Consisting of almost 5000 acres, it is unique in West Cornwall in that it has no coastline. The principal settlements are Sancreed Churchtown, Newbridge and Drift but with several additional hamlets like Tregerest, Trannack, Catchall, Sellan, Grumbla and Brane.
With a population which has stabilised at just over six hundred, Sancreed is farming country with most residents seeking employment outside the parish. It is rich in historical sites such as the Iron Age settlements at Caer Bran and Carn Euny and its thirteenth-century church was famously painted in 1898 by Stanhope Forbes, father of the Newlyn School of Art. The church and the nearby Holy Well attract many visitors and the parish is extremely popular with walkers and cyclists. Savour the vista from Sancreed Beacon with its panoramic views over West Cornwall and it is easy to understand why. Map of Parish via this link.
Please see links for reporting problems in the Parish below
Forthcoming Meetings
16 June 2026 – Council meeting
Recent Meetings
19 May 2026 – Annual Parish Meeting of Electors
19 May 2026 – Council meeting (Annual Council)
21 April 2026 – council meeting
News
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Tools and hi-vis jackets at the ready ….
April 2026 Clearing up the car park at Drift Reservoir Sancreed Parish Council has been working with Cormac and Cornwall Council to improve the car parking area at Drift Reservoir. A volunteer group of Parish Councillors were able to spend a day on site earlier this month, to bring about a transformation. Branches were cut…
Notices
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Plant and Produce Sale – 17 May 2026
a message from Sancreed Village Hall Committee Dear All. Our very popular Plant and Produce Sale is this Sunday, 17th May at Sancreed Village Hall, 10am to 1pm. We are the best Garden Centre for a morning! This year, as always, we have a wide range of stalls and a wonderful array of garden related items and…
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Annual Parish Meeting of Electors, 19 May 2026
Annual Parish Meeting of Electors to be held on Tuesday 19 May 2026, starting at 6.30pm. Venue: Sancreed Village Hall. This is not a meeting of the Parish Council but the Parish Council are pleased to host the event. It is an opportunity for the residents of Sancreed parish to ask questions and share their…
Dog Fouling and Littering problems can be reported to Cornwall Council via this link