Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Wooldown torch
In or near Polperro.
The Wooldown torch — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
DS Pugh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Looe · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Wooldown torch is a memorial located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission 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
The Wooldown torch is a memorial located in South-West England. It serves as a prominent landmark, commemorating significant events in the region's history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3543, -4.4511
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Looe
- Postcode
- PL13 1BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Looe — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/6819328870 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Wooldown torch?
- The Wooldown torch is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL13 1BG), in the parish of Looe.
- What is The Wooldown torch?
- The Wooldown torch — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Wooldown torch?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL13 1BG.
- Is The Wooldown torch a protected site?
- Yes — The Wooldown torch is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Wooldown torch free to visit?
- Yes, The Wooldown torch is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Wooldown torch?
- The nearest railway station is Looe, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL13 1BG.