Cornwall Historic Towns and Villages

Landewednack is an ancient parish on the eastern edge of Lizard, centred on Church Cove. Above the cove is the medieval church of St Wynwalloe, where the last sermon on the Cornish language was preached in 1670. The road leads past several attractive thatched cottages to a sheltered cove and on to a lighthouse on the cliffs.
Church Cove, Lizard, Cornwall, England, TR12 7PQ

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Heritage Highlight: Medieval church of St Wynwallow
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Lanreath is a pretty village near Looe, boasting some beautiful historic buildings. The church is 15th century, and has some finely carved bench ends and a medieval rood screen. Historic cottages and a fine old inn stand beside the village green, as does the 17th-century manor house.
Lanreath, Cornwall, England

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Heritage Highlight: St Marnarch's Church
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A small settlement in the lovely wooded countryside east of Bude in northern Cornwall. Though the name 'Launcells' is applied to the area, there is no Launcells village. There was a church here in the time of the Domesday Book, when the manor, now disappeared, was held by the Earl of Cornwall.
Launcells Barton, Cornwall, England, EX23 9NQ

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Heritage Highlight: Intriguing holy well near the church
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A bustling town featuring some very fine Georgian buildings. The church dates to the 16th century and boasts some very fine carvings. A medieval castle atop a Norman motte dominates the town.
Launceston, Cornwall, England

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Heritage Highlight: 11th century Launceston Castle
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Linkihorne is a small village north of Callington, boasting a lovely medieval church, with a nearby holy well dedicated to St Melor. A few miles away is The Hurlers stone circle, composed of three separate circles of standing stones
Linkinhorne, Cornwall, England

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Heritage Highlight: St Melor's church
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The ancient stannary town of Liskeard is located in southern Cornwall close to the Looe River and the popular tourist destination of Looe. The town was mentioned in the Domesday Book when the manor was held by the Count of Mortain.
Liskeard, Cornwall, England

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Heritage Highlight: St Martin's church
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The twin villages of East and West Looe stand on either side of a narrow estuary, joined by a seven-arched stone bridge. Looe is one of the most popular visitor destinations in south Cornwall - very much a traditional Cornish fishing port, Looe has a marvellous array of seafood restaurants by the harbour and all the trappings of a modern family holiday area. There are sandy beaches to play on, and pleasure boating to enjoy. Just offshore is St George's Island, used by smugglers to unload their goods in secret.
Looe, Cornwall, England

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Lostwithiel is a good-sized town on the River Fowey, in eastern Cornwall. Just outside Lostwithiel is Restormel Castle, the superb remains of a moated medieval fortress. The name Lostwithiel is the subject of some debate, but the most widely accepted version suggests that it comes from the Cornish 'lostwydhyel', meaning 'place at the tail end of a wooded area'.
Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England

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Heritage Highlight: 13th-century Duchy Palace
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Madron is a small village just inland of Penzance, in southern Cornwall. The parish church is dedicated to St Maddern and dates back to the 14th century when it was owned by the Order of Knights Templar.
Madron, Cornwall, England

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Marazion is one of the most beautifully situated of all south Cornish towns, with lovely sandy beaches, and the romantic spectacle of St Michael's Mount rising above Mounts Bay. Have a meal at the Godolphin Arms and look out at the cobbled causeway that leads to the castle and its island, or just walk along the shore of one of Cornwall's best beaches.
Marazion, Cornwall, England

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Heritage Highlight: Magical St Michael's Mount
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