Its existence in 1427 is mentioned in George Oliver's Monasticon and it remained in use until the reign of Elizabeth I when it was abandoned.

[2] The new church to serve the town of St Mawes was opened by the Bishop of Truro Dr George Wilkinson on 5 December 1884.

[3] It was built in the Early English style, and consists of a chancel, nave, porch and bell turret.

The west window was given by the daughter of Staff-Commander Vincent of Southampton in memory of her parents and cost 100 guineas.

The chancel window is a gift of the relatives of Miss Cullah who died whilst on a visit to St Mawes.