Historic churches · South West England
Constantine, Cornwall
In or near Gweek.
Constantine () (Cornish: Lanngostentin, meaning church enclosure of St Constantine) is a village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately five miles (8 km) w
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penryn · 7.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Constantine in Cornwall, the nearest railway station is Penryn, which is 7.3 km away. The postcode for the area is TR11 5AA, and entry to the church is free.
About
Constantine () (Cornish: Lanngostentin, meaning church enclosure of St Constantine) is a village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately five miles (8 km) west-southwest of Falmouth. The electoral ward also bears the same name but includes Budock Water and the surrounding area. At the 2011 census, the population of the ward was 4,709 and the population of the civil parish was 1,789. The parish of Constantine is bounded by the parishes of Mabe, Mawnan, Gweek, Wendron and the north bank of the Helford River. Constantine is named after Saint Constantine, a 6th-century Cornish saint identified with king Constantine of Dumnonia.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Constantine Museum and Archive showcases the history of the parish of Constantine, focusing on its mining and granite quarrying heritage. Visitors can explore long-term displays, participate in activities, and access a substantial archive for research on local history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Constantine () (Cornish: Lanngostentin, meaning church enclosure of St Constantine) is a village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately five miles (8 km) west-southwest of Falmouth. The electoral ward also bears the same name but includes Budock Water and the surrounding area. At the 2011 census, the population of the ward was 4,709 and the population of the civil parish was 1,789. The parish of Constantine is bounded by the parishes of Mabe, Mawnan, Gweek, Wendron and the north bank of the Helford River. Constantine is named after Saint Constantine, a 6th-century Cornish saint identified with king Constantine of Dumnonia.
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Background
History
In pre-historic times, a fogou was constructed near Trewardreva: its purpose is unknown. The ancient name of Constantine, "Langostentyn", implies that the settlement was monastic, with the "Lan" prefix. Dr Lynette Olson (1989) has examined literary and archaeological evidence for all early monastic establishments in Cornwall and found significant doubts about the religious nature of Constantine before the Norman Conquest.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.1180, -5.1740
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Constantine
- Postcode
- TR11 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Penryn — 7.3 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays 10am–2pm; closed November to April
- Official site
- museum.constantinecornwall.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Constantine, Cornwall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Constantine, Cornwall?
- Constantine, Cornwall is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR11 5AA), in the parish of Constantine.
- What is Constantine, Cornwall?
- Constantine () (Cornish: Lanngostentin, meaning church enclosure of St Constantine) is a village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately five miles (8 km) w
- How do I get to Constantine, Cornwall?
- The nearest railway station is Penryn, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR11 5AA.
- Is Constantine, Cornwall a protected site?
- Yes — Constantine, Cornwall is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Constantine, Cornwall free to visit?
- Yes, Constantine, Cornwall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Constantine, Cornwall?
- The nearest railway station is Penryn, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR11 5AA.