St Ervan is named after St Erbyn, the original patron of the church, who is said to have been the father of St Selevan. Notable features in St Ervan are the Anglican church, the village hall and the Nonconformist cemetery.
The name St Ervan honors St Erbyn, traditionally considered the father of St Selevan. Among the prominent features in St Ervan are the Anglican church, village hall, and Nonconformist cemetery.