St Gluvias:- The patron saint of the church is said to have been the nephew of St
Petroc. In the 6th century the saint settled by the Penryn river. The area where the
church now stands was known as Behethlan; and contained a monastic building.
1216 - Penryn Town founded by the Bishop's of Exeter
1266 - Glasney colligate church, Bishop Bronescombe laid the foundation stone.
Funding for the upkeep of Glasney came from the funds collected by St Gluvias, St
Budock and St Feock Churches. The incumbent of St Gluvias was pacified by a ruling
of the Lateran Council which said in a house had to be provided for the priest at a
minimum income of five marks.
1318 - The original North aisle, and still remaining was built at this date. The North
side is said to have the existence of graves and a crypt underneath the aisle; for detailed
accounts recorded in 1889.
15th Century - The tower dates from this period
During the reformation the church suffered by it's jewels being sold for the value of
£20.00 to build a market house in Penryn.
William Body was summoned and ordered to remove the Easter sepulchre and the two
remaining lights from the church. He emphasised that there were to be no more
crossings and blessings at the mass, no lights or bells at the communion of the sick.
Pilgrimages were no longer to be permitted. (see prayerbook Rebellion)
1883 - present building was created by J.P St Aubyn