CELTIC ORIGINS
Our Church is dedicated to St Tallan, but there is no evidence that such a person existed. “Saint” is probably an addition to the original Cornish names of Tal Lan, which means, The Holy Place (Tal) on The Brow of the Hill (Lan). This explains why it is so isolated from the busy places of Looe and Polperro. So, like Lansallos and many other Cornish Churches, the present Altar stands on the site of the original Celtic Altar built by the “Saint” or Holy Person, who established faith in Jesus Christ here so long ago. It is said the altar lies on a ley line and close to a constant source of water thus consecrating these earthly forces for God.

THE CHURCH OF ST. TALLAN
Talland Church, as we see it today, was not built to serve a large community but to maintain a holy site where the Christian faith had been established some 1500 years ago. The three Lancet Windows in the West Wall date the present church to the 13th century and much of the old woodwork & carved pews remained unspoiled by religious changes in the 16th Century.

TALLAND CHURCH ANCESTRY PROJECT
The Ancestry Churchyard Project can be found at

Talland Church Headstones – Records of Headstones, Tombs, and Slates at Talland Church

If one of your ancestors are buried at the church or you or your family have connections please do get in touch. We are particularly interested in putting faces to names and photographs would be appreciated.

Whatever stories or information you have about the Parish Church will help us piece together it’s past history. Thankyou.

Contact: ancestry@tallandchuch.co.uk