St Ia's Church
A 15th-century granite church by the harbor, with a tower about 25 meters tall. It holds a Madonna and Child stone carving by Hepworth and is dedicated to the town's patron saint.
The church is named after St Ia, an Irish holy woman said to have crossed the sea on a leaf. Built in the 15th century from local granite, it has finely carved wooden bench ends and a baptismal font. In the south side chapel is Hepworth's Madonna and Child, a stone sculpture she created in memory of her son who was killed in the war. Entry is free, but donations are welcome. Please keep quiet during services.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Tate St Ives
- St Ives Harbour & Smeaton's Pier
- Porthmeor Beach
- Porthminster Beach
- The Island & St Nicholas Chapel
- Leach Pottery
- Carbis Bay