Historic houses · South West England
Penzance Market Cross
In or near Chyandour.
Penzance Market Cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Penzance Market Cross is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Penlee House is an art gallery and museum located in sub-tropical gardens, showcasing the art of West Cornwall, including works from the Newlyn School. The museum also features local history exhibits, archaeological finds, ceramics, and social history.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penzance Market Cross is a historic site located in South-West England. This Grade II* listed structure serves as a notable landmark in the town, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1164, -5.5401
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penzance
- Postcode
- TR18 4HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.penleehouse.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17644351 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penzance Market Cross?
- Penzance Market Cross is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR18 4HE), in the parish of Penzance.
- What is Penzance Market Cross?
- Penzance Market Cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penzance Market Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR18 4HE.
- Is Penzance Market Cross a listed building?
- Penzance Market Cross is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Penzance Market Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Penzance Market Cross is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Penzance Market Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR18 4HE.