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St. Just Medieval Amphitheatre
A prehistoric enclosed settlement (a round) may have been the forerunner to the well-preserved medieval amphitheatre (Plen-an-Gwary, old Cornish for 'playing place') - one of only two remaining in Cornwall. In mediaeval times the village of St. Just was known as Lafrowda, a religious and market centre for the surrounding farming and fishing communities. The late 15th century church is dedicated to St. Just, from which the town takes its modern day name.
The Ordinalia, a cycle of three Miracle plays telling the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, was first performed in Plen-an-Gwary some 500 years ago. In recent years the whole community has been involved in reviving the tradition using the Plen for a number of different productions and events. The amphitheatre has also hosted the Cornish Gorsedd, Cornish wrestling bouts and miners' rock drilling contests. (from a plaque in town centre)
St. Just Medieval Amphitheatre
A prehistoric enclosed settlement (a round) may have been the forerunner to the well-preserved medieval amphitheatre (Plen-an-Gwary, old Cornish for 'playing place') - one of only two remaining in Cornwall. In mediaeval times the village of St. Just was known as Lafrowda, a religious and market centre for the surrounding farming and fishing communities. The late 15th century church is dedicated to St. Just, from which the town takes its modern day name.
The Ordinalia, a cycle of three Miracle plays telling the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, was first performed in Plen-an-Gwary some 500 years ago. In recent years the whole community has been involved in reviving the tradition using the Plen for a number of different productions and events. The amphitheatre has also hosted the Cornish Gorsedd, Cornish wrestling bouts and miners' rock drilling contests. (from a plaque in town centre)