Historic churches · South West England
Camborne
Also known as: Kammbronn, Cambron
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Camborne (Cornish: Kammbronn, meaning "crooked hill") is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 23,831 and the population of the built-up are
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne · 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Camborne church, you can take a train to Camborne station, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode for the church is TR14 8HB, and entry is free.
About
Camborne (Cornish: Kammbronn, meaning "crooked hill") is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 23,831 and the population of the built-up area was 20,450. The town lies about 2 miles (3 km) inland, but the northern boundary of the parish is the coast, including Hell's Mouth and Deadman's Cove. The coast is followed by the South West Coast Path. As well as Camborne itself, the parish also includes a number of hamlets. Camborne was formerly one of the most significant tin-mining areas in the world.
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Official information
Camborne is a town in Cornwall known for its rich history and community spirit. Visitors can explore local services, parks, and events organized by the town council.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Camborne (Cornish: Kammbronn, meaning "crooked hill") is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 23,831 and the population of the built-up area was 20,450. The town lies about 2 miles (3 km) inland, but the northern boundary of the parish is the coast, including Hell's Mouth and Deadman's Cove. The coast is followed by the South West Coast Path. As well as Camborne itself, the parish also includes a number of hamlets. Camborne was formerly one of the most significant tin-mining areas in the world.
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Background
History
]] The first mention of the medieval Camborne churchtown is in 1181 although in 1931 the ruins of a probable Romano-British villa were found at Magor Farm, Illogan, near Camborne, and excavated that year under the guidance of the Royal Institution of Cornwall. There are also early Christian sites such as an inscribed altar stone, (now in the Church of St Martin and St Meriadoc), and dated to the 10th or 11th centuries, which attests to the existence of a settlement then. Langdon (1896) records seven stone crosses in the parish of which two are at Pendarves. By the late Middle Ages manorial holdings developed in the surrounding area, and church-paths linked the churchtown to the outlying…
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- Coordinates
- 50.2130, -5.3000
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Camborne
- Postcode
- TR14 8HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.camborne-tc.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Camborne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Camborne?
- Camborne is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR14 8HB), in the parish of Camborne.
- What is Camborne?
- Camborne (Cornish: Kammbronn, meaning "crooked hill") is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 23,831 and the population of the built-up are
- How do I get to Camborne?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR14 8HB.
- Is Camborne a protected site?
- Yes — Camborne is part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Camborne free to visit?
- Yes, Camborne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Camborne?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR14 8HB.