Historic churches Β· South West England
Kenwyn
In or near Truro.
Kenwyn (Cornish: Keynwynn) is a settlement and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Kenwyn was an ancient parish based on the settlement of Kenwyn, which lies just north of Truro, betwee
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 minβ1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truro Β· 0.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kenwyn church in Cornwall, the nearest railway station is Truro, located 0.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Kenwyn (Cornish: Keynwynn) is a settlement and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Kenwyn was an ancient parish based on the settlement of Kenwyn, which lies just north of Truro, between the rivers River Allen and Kenwyn. But the parish also covered extensive rural areas, particularly to the west and north-west of Truro. The parish of Kenwyn was split in 1894 into separate civil parishes for the part within the borough boundaries of Truro, which included the settlement of Kenwyn, and the part of the old parish outside the borough. That split continues to this day; the settlement of Kenwyn is now a suburb of Truro and forms part of the civil parish of Truro, whereas Kenwyn civil parish excludes the settlement of Kenwyn it is named after and instead covers the rural areas to the west and north-west of the city. Kenwyn gives its name to one of three rivers that flow through the city. The main settlements in the civil parish are the villages of Threemilestone and Shortlanesend, along with several hamlets including Allet, Greenbottom and Idless. The population of the parish at the 2021 census was 7,198.
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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
Kenwyn (Cornish: Keynwynn) is a settlement and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Kenwyn was an ancient parish based on the settlement of Kenwyn, which lies just north of Truro, between the rivers River Allen and Kenwyn. But the parish also covered extensive rural areas, particularly to the west and north-west of Truro. The parish of Kenwyn was split in 1894 into separate civil parishes for the part within the borough boundaries of Truro, which included the settlement of Kenwyn, and the part of the old parish outside the borough. That split continues to this day; the settlement of Kenwyn is now a suburb of Truro and forms part of the civil parish of Truro, whereas Kenwyn civil parish excludes the settlement of Kenwyn it is named after and instead covers the rural areas to the west and north-west of the city. Kenwyn gives its name to one of three rivers that flow through the city. The main settlements in the civil parish are the villages of Threemilestone and Shortlanesend, along with several hamlets including Allet, Greenbottom and Idless. The population of the parish at the 2021 census was 7,198.
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Background
History
Kenwyn River is mentioned in Ptolemy's Geography as ΞΡνίΟΞ½ΞΏΟ ΟΞΏΟΞ±ΞΌΓ³Ο (Kenionos potamos, Latin Cenionus fluvius). It is likely that the church of Kenwyn was the mother church of Truro. Some people think that the original dedication was St Keyne, but the earliest form of the name, for the homonymous river, had been mentioned some centuries before the life of the holy women. By the 15th century, it was assumed to be St. Kenwyn, though no medieval records record it with the prefix 'Saint'. Subsequently, the dedication was attributed to St. Cuby. The manor of Kenwyn was held in the 12th century by Richard de Luci, after it had been confiscated by the King. Apparently, the borough of Truro wasβ¦
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- Coordinates
- 50.2667, -5.0667
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Truro
- Postcode
- TR1 3TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Truro β 0.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Kenwyn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kenwyn?
- Kenwyn is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR1 3TY), in the parish of Truro.
- What is Kenwyn?
- Kenwyn (Cornish: Keynwynn) is a settlement and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Kenwyn was an ancient parish based on the settlement of Kenwyn, which lies just north of Truro, betwee
- How do I get to Kenwyn?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR1 3TY.
- Is Kenwyn a protected site?
- Yes β Kenwyn is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kenwyn free to visit?
- Yes, Kenwyn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kenwyn?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR1 3TY.