Historic churches · South West England
Old Kea
In or near Truro.
Old Kea (Cornish: Lanndege) is a hamlet in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated on the west bank of the Truro River approximately two miles (3 km) south of Truro. This and the nearby vill
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Truro · 4.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Old Kea, the nearest railway station is Truro, located 4.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TR3 6AN, and entry is free.
About
Old Kea (Cornish: Lanndege) is a hamlet in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated on the west bank of the Truro River approximately two miles (3 km) south of Truro. This and the nearby village of Kea are said to have been named after the Saint Kea who arrived at Old Kea from Ireland in the 5th century. The manor of "Landighe" (Landege) is recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) when it was held by Godwin from Robert, Count of Mortain. There was one hide of land and land for 5 ploughs. There were one and half ploughs, 3 serfs, 2 villeins, 4 smallholders, 2 acres of meadow, 3 acres of woodland, one square league of pasture, 2 cattle, 40 sheep and 15 goats. The value of the manor was 10 shillings though it had formerly been worth £1-10s. Only the tower remains of the original parish church which stood at Old Kea. A small mission chapel was built onto the church in 1863 and services are still held twice a month. Old Kea lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Old Kea (Cornish: Lanndege) is a hamlet in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated on the west bank of the Truro River approximately two miles (3 km) south of Truro. This and the nearby village of Kea are said to have been named after the Saint Kea who arrived at Old Kea from Ireland in the 5th century. The manor of "Landighe" (Landege) is recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) when it was held by Godwin from Robert, Count of Mortain. There was one hide of land and land for 5 ploughs. There were one and half ploughs, 3 serfs, 2 villeins, 4 smallholders, 2 acres of meadow, 3 acres of woodland, one square league of pasture, 2 cattle, 40 sheep and 15 goats. The value of the manor was 10 shillings though it had formerly been worth £1-10s. Only the tower remains of the original parish church which stood at Old Kea. A small mission chapel was built onto the church in 1863 and services are still held twice a month. Old Kea lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.2370, -5.0250
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Kea
- Postcode
- TR3 6AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Truro — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Old Kea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Kea?
- Old Kea is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR3 6AN), in the parish of Kea.
- What is Old Kea?
- Old Kea (Cornish: Lanndege) is a hamlet in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated on the west bank of the Truro River approximately two miles (3 km) south of Truro. This and the nearby vill
- How do I get to Old Kea?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR3 6AN.
- Is Old Kea a protected site?
- Yes — Old Kea is part of the Upper Fal Estuary and Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Old Kea free to visit?
- Yes, Old Kea is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Kea?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR3 6AN.