📜 50-foot-tall triangular granite obelisk, also known as Knill's Monument. 🔍 Built in 1782 as a vainglorious mausoleum for John Knill, overlooking St. Ives Bay. Site of a unique quinquennial ceremony every five years on July 25th.# Why Go 🕺 Witness a centuries-old eccentric local ritual. 🏞️ Enjoy spectacular vistas of Carbis Bay, the North coast, and West Cornwall. 🚶 Explore the surrounding Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve.# Why Avoid ⛰️ The walk up to the steeple is over a mile and steep in places. 🤧 Seasonal pollen allergies may be an issue. 📅 Ceremony only occurs once every five years.# Tips 🅿️ Parking available at top of Steeple Lane. 🚌 Bus stop 'Cornish Arms' is a 5-minute ride from St Ives.# Cost 💰 Free to visit.# Hours 🕒 Always accessible, ceremony on July 25th every five years.