Architectural Features
However, the second arch from west on the north side is Norman, of stepped round profile, and capitals with a band of fluting.
Opposite (south arcade) a capital with twining foliage, probably 15th century, and similar capitals to the eastern responds.
The pulpit is of 1887, by J.P. St Aubyn.
Vestry window by Hardman, typical patterned glass c.
At the west end of the south aisle are two characteristically Cornish slate tablets: to Stephen Pawley, 1635, and William Praed, 1620, the latter depicting shell-headed niches containing flowers and memento mori, with the kneeling family in the centre.
The sundial over the porch is unusual for including a figure of Death, supporting the gnomon.
History: St Uny was granted in 1150 to Tywardreath Priory,
in 1272 to the Bishop of Exeter.
The Norman church probably consisted of a nave and chancel, a north aisle, and possibly a tower.
The north arcade was part-renewed, perhaps to match that of a new south aisle, in the late 14th or 15th century: the tradition of a reconsecration on February 2, 1424 lacks documentary support.
The present west tower is also late Medieval.
1520, the port and church were 'overpressed with sandes' (Leland).
By 1679, the church had partially collapsed under the weight of drifting sand (one of several on this coast), and the curate vacated his nearby house.
Reasons for Designation: The church of St Uny, St Ives, is designated at Grade I for the following principal reasons: * A medieval church of some presence, exposed on a sandy headland above the Hayle estuary, and highly characteristic of Cornish churches. * Part of the Norman north arcade survives, and a font of the 12th or 13th century * Perpendicular tower, south aisle, porch and reworked nave arcades * Restoration by J.D. Sedding, sensitive as usual, and part of a long histpry of decline and renewal. * Varied fittings including slate monument of 1620, and Victorian and 20th century stained glass.
A medieval wheel head cross in the cemetery amongst the graves, partly hidden by a gravestone of a soldier buried in 1942. Grade II Listed Nᴼ 1136863 see https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1136863 Milestone Society National ID: CWPW_LEL05