Ludgian is situated in the hundred of Penwith, and hath to the west
Maddern, to the north Lelant and Towedneck, to the east St. Erth and
St. Hilary, to the south Gulval and the Mount’s Bay.
Mr. Gwavas derives the name from Lug Var, the high or hilly placed
tower. To which the situation of this church does very well agree.
This is a rectory valued in the King’s book at £30. 11_s._ 6_d._ The
patronage in the Duke of Bolton.
At the Taxation of Pope Nicholas, in 1291, this church is valued at £7
a year, having never been appropriated; and it is there called
Ecclesia de Ludewon.
The chief place in this parish, on which stands the church, is the
manor of Ludgian Lease, that is, Ludgian place, or inclosed land. In
Domesday Book it is called Ludaham, being one of the manors given by
William the Conqueror to his half-brother, Robert Earl of Morton.