re-roofed in 1290, on orders from the Bishop of Exeter so the Vicar of St Merryn could hold mass on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The chapel's font is now in the parish church at St Merryn. Near the chapel ruins is a holy well which was uncovered in 1911. Taking the waters there was said to bring rain during dry weather. The ruins of the chapel still exist in the dunes (now a golf course) near Trevose. St Merryn Methodist Church The St Merryn Methodist Church is a Wesleyan Methodist chapel which was completed in 1905. It is a single-storied, Arts and Crafts building with a rectangular plan, 2 light windows and a slate roof. The Grade II building was listed with the British Listed Buildings on 20 May 1988. The original early 19th century chapel, made of stone rubble with a slate roof, was also a single-storied building with a rectangular plan. The building, with a two-windowed front and that sits close to the road, is now the site of an arts and crafts centre. The Grade II building was listed on 20 May 1988. Culture In 1507 Thomas de Tregew donated a small field to "the youth of St Merryn for the celebration of Cornish sports". At that time the sports in question were Cornish wrestling and kales. St Merryn is one of the places where Kayling was traditionally played. This game, similar to skittles, was played in the locality from at least the 16th century until the 20th century. St Merryn was also one of the last villages to have a traditional cornish hurling match as part of their annual village festival, this being in honour of St Constantine. In the summer, St. Merryn hosts a number of activities including the Great Atlantic Raft Race, St Merryn Vintage Steam Rally, St Merryn Carnival and other local festivals and community events. 'The Amazing Maize Maze' is sometimes held in the area. The Community Hall hosts auctions and events. Economy The past industries include tin-mining, smuggling, and fishing. Now, farming and tourism are the prime industries. A mineral lode including Lead ore (Galena) and Copper ore (Chalcopyrite) runs within half a mile of St Merryn church, and from 1823 this was mined by Wheal Friendship mine, initially for silver. There was a further open cut on the same lode known as Trevorgus Mine sited south west of St Merryn,