Historic churches · South West England
Pentewan
In or near Mevagissey.
Pentewan — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell · 5.3 km
- Free entry
About
Pentewan 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
Pentewan is a church located in South-West England. It is known for its local historical significance and architectural features typical of the region.
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Background
Description
Pentewan was originally known as 'Lower Pentewan', 'Higher Pentewan' being a separate and earlier settlement to the south-west of the village, centred on Barton Farm.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.2920, -4.7830
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Pentewan Valley
- Postcode
- PL26 6BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- St Austell — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Pentewan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Pentewan Sands
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Pentewan Beach
Beaches · 0.5 km
Kingswood
Battlefields & battle sites · 1.3 km
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Campsites · 1.3 km
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Campsites · 1.3 km
Polstreath
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pentewan?
- Pentewan is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL26 6BZ), in the parish of Pentewan Valley.
- What is Pentewan?
- Pentewan — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pentewan?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL26 6BZ.
- Is Pentewan a protected site?
- Yes — Pentewan is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Pentewan free to visit?
- Yes, Pentewan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pentewan?
- The nearest railway station is St Austell, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL26 6BZ.