The building is made using local dark slate.

[1] As the church is situated atop a high ridge, the village was thereafter named "Church-stow".

Built in the 17th century, the building is made from green slate.

It is a distributor of beverages from the St Austell Brewery and is a recognised Cask Marque public house.

[2] Nearby villages include Thurlestone, Aveton Gifford and Loddiswell.