St Columb Major

St Columb Major (Cornish: Sen Kolomm Veur) is a town in Cornwall, England, to the west of Wadebridge and south of Newquay. It has a large church (dedicated to Saint Columba) with a four tier tower and a wide through arch.

Related Topics:
Cornwall - England - Wadebridge - Newquay - Saint Columba

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Twice a year, the town plays host to a once common medieval game, but which is now only played in St Columb and St Ives; Hurling the Silver Ball. It is played on Shrove Tuesday, and then again on the Saturday eleven days later. The game involves two teams of several hundred people (the 'townsmen' and the 'countrymen') who endeavour to carry a silver ball made of apple wood to goals set two miles apart.

Related Topics:
Hurling the Silver Ball - Shrove Tuesday

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