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To the casual passer-by, Phillack can feel like a quiet extension of Hayle, but it has a distinct identity rooted in its position between the Copperhouse pool and the expansive dunes of the Towans. The village is centered around the parish church of St Felicitas, which, while largely rebuilt in the Victorian era, contains evidence of a Christian presence dating back to at least the 5th century. Geographically, the area is defined by its proximity to the coast; a short walk through the dunes leads directly to the three-mile stretch of beach at St Ives Bay. Life here is influenced by the tides and the weather, with the "Leland Ship" pub serving as a long-standing focal point for the community. While the industrial legacy of the nearby Harvey’s Foundry and the old port is still visible in the surrounding architecture, Phillack itself remains a largely residential enclave, offering a sense of elevation and separation from the busier commercial activity found at the bottom of the hill in Hayle.