[4] The parish church of St Petroc, at grid reference SW 919 721, was restored in 1858 by the Victorian architect William White.

[5] (John) Athelstan Riley (1858–1945) was patron of this church and a notable benefactor, responsible for employing Ninian Comper to restore it in 1908: his work includes the high altar, reredos and rood screen.

Other features of interest are the monuments to Sir Roger de Lemporu, 13th century, and Andalusia, the Hon.

Several were on the east bank near Trevorrick and Tregonce, while there was one directly on the foreshore at Sunnycorner, where Chalcedony has been found on the low cliff nearby.

[11] The village gives its name to the tidal creek of the River Camel, the location most likely being chosen as the highest navigable point with evidence of quays here still being visible.