Historic churches · South West England
Gwithian
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Gwithian (Cornish: Godhyan) is a coastal village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian, in the Cornwall district, in west Cornwall, England. It is three miles (5 km) north-eas
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hayle · 4.6 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gwithian, the nearest railway station is Hayle, located 4.6 km away. The postcode for Gwithian is TR27 5BX, which can be used for sat-nav. Entry to the church is free.
About
Gwithian (Cornish: Godhyan) is a coastal village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian, in the Cornwall district, in west Cornwall, England. It is three miles (5 km) north-east of Hayle and four miles (6.5 km) east of St Ives, Cornwall across St Ives Bay. In 1931 the parish had a population of 634. On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished to form "Gwinear Gwithian". Gwithian has a pub, the Red River Inn, which was formerly named the Pendarves Arms. The pub takes its name from the nearby Red River which, in turn, got its name from the discolouration caused by mining effluent. The river's earlier name was Dowr Coner.
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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
Gwithian (Cornish: Godhyan) is a coastal village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian, in the Cornwall district, in west Cornwall, England. It is three miles (5 km) north-east of Hayle and four miles (6.5 km) east of St Ives, Cornwall across St Ives Bay. In 1931 the parish had a population of 634. On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished to form "Gwinear Gwithian". Gwithian has a pub, the Red River Inn, which was formerly named the Pendarves Arms. The pub takes its name from the nearby Red River which, in turn, got its name from the discolouration caused by mining effluent. The river's earlier name was Dowr Coner.
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Background
History
Gwithian Towans cover the site of a Bronze Age farm which has been excavated although no remains are visible. The church and relics of St Gwithian or Gocianus, built in 490, were uncovered from the beach and dunes during the early part of the 19th century, but were then allowed to be reclaimed by the shifting sands. Gwithian is the patron saint of good fortune on the sea. Charles Henderson wrote in 1925 that the "oratory ... is more perfect than the Oratory at Perran, having been less meddled with, though it is probably not so ancient". According to H. O'Neill Hencken there is the "remains of church, possibly early, buried in sand". According to tradition there was in the sandy waste…
Visiting
A short distance to the east of the village is Gwithian Towans (compare Welsh 'tywyn' meaning a sand-dune), which is an area of coastal duneland that forms part of The Towans. Gwithian Beach stretches three miles from the Hayle River mouth to the Red River mouth at Godrevy. The beach is popular throughout the year with surfers, windsurfers, and other beachsport enthusiasts. Gwithian beach is patrolled by RNLI lifeguards from Easter to September and surfing equipment can be purchased or hired from the nearby surf shop.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2214, -5.3865
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Gwinear-Gwithian
- Postcode
- TR27 5BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Hayle — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Gwithian (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gwithian?
- Gwithian is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR27 5BX), in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian.
- What is Gwithian?
- Gwithian (Cornish: Godhyan) is a coastal village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian, in the Cornwall district, in west Cornwall, England. It is three miles (5 km) north-eas
- How do I get to Gwithian?
- The nearest railway station is Hayle, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR27 5BX.
- Is Gwithian a protected site?
- Yes — Gwithian is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gwithian free to visit?
- Yes, Gwithian is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gwithian?
- The nearest railway station is Hayle, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR27 5BX.