Natural landmarks · South West England
Bosporthennis Sacred Well
In or near Zennor.
Bosporthennis Sacred Well — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Carl Weaver — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bosporthennis Sacred Well is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bosporthennis Sacred Well is located in South-West England. This site is notable for its historical significance, often associated with ancient rituals and local folklore. It remains an important cultural landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1714, -5.5876
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Zennor
- Postcode
- TR20 8XU
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/5339584506 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bosporthennis Sacred Well?
- Bosporthennis Sacred Well is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR20 8XU), in the parish of Zennor.
- What is Bosporthennis Sacred Well?
- Bosporthennis Sacred Well — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bosporthennis Sacred Well?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR20 8XU.
- Is Bosporthennis Sacred Well a protected site?
- Yes — Bosporthennis Sacred Well is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bosporthennis Sacred Well free to visit?
- Yes, Bosporthennis Sacred Well is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bosporthennis Sacred Well?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR20 8XU.