Historic churches · South West England
Cawsand
In or near Trematon.
Cawsand — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Devonport · 5.7 km
- Free entry
About
Cawsand is a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Devonport Inn is located in the picturesque village of Kingsand, Cornwall, just a short distance from a small beach. It offers stunning views of the Rame peninsula and serves seafood sourced from local fishermen.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cawsand is a church located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the region. The church serves as a notable example of local ecclesiastical design.
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Background
History
The settlement is first recorded in 1404. In 1596, local militia repelled an attack by Spanish forces and defences were built soon after. Cawsand Fort (at ) is sited just above the village. The fort is an 1860s Royal Commission on the Defence of the United Kingdom fort built on the site of a 1779 battery to mount about 10 guns to cover the western entrance to Plymouth Sound by the breakwater. Released by the Ministry of Defence in 1926, it remained derelict until it was converted into residential accommodation. Correspondence from 1801 to 1803 shows that Admiral Nelson had stayed in Cawsand and it is rumoured that he had dined at the Ship Inn, which burned down in 2013 after several years…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.3311, -4.2021
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Maker-with-Rame
- Postcode
- PL10 1PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Phone
- 01752 822869
- Nearest railway station
- Devonport — 5.7 km
- Official site
- www.devonportinn.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Cawsand (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cawsand?
- Cawsand is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL10 1PF), in the parish of Maker-with-Rame.
- What is Cawsand?
- Cawsand — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cawsand?
- The nearest railway station is Devonport, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL10 1PF.
- Is Cawsand a protected site?
- Yes — Cawsand is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cawsand free to visit?
- Yes, Cawsand is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cawsand?
- The nearest railway station is Devonport, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL10 1PF.