 Gerrans lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).Gerrans parish church (dedicated to St Gerent or Gerendus) was built in the 13th century and enlarged in the 15th century when the south and aisle and the tower topped with a spire were added.However, in 1849 everything except the tower was rebuilt (by William White of Truro) though this was done as closely as possible to the original church.