Historic churches · South West England
Gwinear, Cornwall
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Gwinear (Cornish: Gwynnyer) is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian, in the Cornwall district, in west Cornwall, England, UK. It is about two miles (3 km) eas
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hayle · 3.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gwinear in Cornwall, the nearest railway station is Hayle, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for Gwinear is TR27 5JZ, which can be used for sat-nav. Entry to the church is free.
About
Gwinear (Cornish: Gwynnyer) is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian, in the Cornwall district, in west Cornwall, England, UK. It is about two miles (3 km) east of Hayle and overlooks the Angarrack valley. In 1931 the parish had a population of 1234. On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished to form "Gwinear Gwithian". Gwinear village sits on a hill with expansive views from the northern end of the village down the Angarrack valley. There is a local pub, the Royal Standard, and a community hall. Gwinear is the church town of Gwinear-Gwithian civil parish.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gwinear (Cornish: Gwynnyer) is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian, in the Cornwall district, in west Cornwall, England, UK. It is about two miles (3 km) east of Hayle and overlooks the Angarrack valley. In 1931 the parish had a population of 1234. On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished to form "Gwinear Gwithian". Gwinear village sits on a hill with expansive views from the northern end of the village down the Angarrack valley. There is a local pub, the Royal Standard, and a community hall. Gwinear is the church town of Gwinear-Gwithian civil parish.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1880, -5.3712
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Gwinear-Gwithian
- Postcode
- TR27 5JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Hayle — 3.5 km
- Official site
- ggpc.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Gwinear, Cornwall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gwinear, Cornwall?
- Gwinear, Cornwall is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR27 5JZ), in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian.
- What is Gwinear, Cornwall?
- Gwinear (Cornish: Gwynnyer) is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian, in the Cornwall district, in west Cornwall, England, UK. It is about two miles (3 km) eas
- How do I get to Gwinear, Cornwall?
- The nearest railway station is Hayle, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR27 5JZ.
- Is Gwinear, Cornwall a protected site?
- Yes — Gwinear, Cornwall is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gwinear, Cornwall free to visit?
- Yes, Gwinear, Cornwall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gwinear, Cornwall?
- The nearest railway station is Hayle, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR27 5JZ.