Historic churches · South West England
Mousehole
In or near Paul.
Mousehole — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 4.4 km
- Free entry
About
Mousehole 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mousehole is a village located in South-West England, known for its picturesque harbour and historical significance. The area features a notable church, which reflects the architectural style and community heritage of the region.
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Background
History
The first mention of the village of Mousehole is in 1283 and the first mention of Portheness is in 1267. Although usually thought of as the same place, a document from 1309 names Porthenys juxta Mousehole (i.e., next to Mousehole), implying two separate places. Compare with nearby Newlyn which is separated by a stream from Tolcarne and both were once considered individual places. There is also a 1339 document naming Porthengrous juxta Porthenes (harbour by the cross, next to the harbour by the island). If the amount of tax collected is indicative of how important a place was, in the 14th century, tax collected on the number of fishing boats from Mousehole was £5. Nearby Marazion paid £1 6s…
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- Coordinates
- 50.0830, -5.5390
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penzance
- Postcode
- TR19 6QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Mousehole (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Mousehole rock pool
Wild swimming spots · 0.3 km
Penlee Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Paul Labyrinth
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Paul
Towns & cities · 1.0 km
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Mousehole Camping
Campsites · 1.2 km
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Mousehole Cenotaph
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Mousehole rock pool
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Paul Labyrinth
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Penlee Caravan Park
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Mousehole Camping
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mousehole?
- Mousehole is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR19 6QX), in the parish of Penzance.
- What is Mousehole?
- Mousehole — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mousehole?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR19 6QX.
- Is Mousehole a protected site?
- Yes — Mousehole is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Mousehole free to visit?
- Yes, Mousehole is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mousehole?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR19 6QX.