Historic churches · South West England
Porthtowan
In or near St Agnes.
Porthtowan — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Paul's Loop · 4.7 km
- Free entry
About
Porthtowan 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porthtowan is a church located in South-West England. It serves the local community and is notable for its architectural features and historical significance within the region.
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Background
History
Porthtowan's history is associated with mining and one of its most prominent buildings is a former engine house converted for residential use. Allen's Corn Mill operated at Porthtowan between 1752 and 1816. Porthtowan owes much of its present-day character to its popularity as a local seaside resort in Victorian and Edwardian times when the local populace from Redruth and the surrounding areas went there, particularly on Bank Holidays.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.2823, -5.2368
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Agnes
- Postcode
- TR4 8AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Paul's Loop — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Porthtowan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthtowan?
- Porthtowan is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR4 8AF), in the parish of St. Agnes.
- What is Porthtowan?
- Porthtowan — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Porthtowan?
- The nearest railway station is Paul's Loop, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR4 8AF.
- Is Porthtowan a protected site?
- Yes — Porthtowan is part of the Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Porthtowan free to visit?
- Yes, Porthtowan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Porthtowan?
- The nearest railway station is Paul's Loop, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR4 8AF.