Historic churches · South West England
Gulval
Gulval — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Gulval 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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Place summary
Gulval is a church located in South-West England. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the region. The church serves as a focal point for the local community and reflects the area's ecclesiastical heritage.
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Background
History
During the Iron Age there was a lot of activity in the area, and a few miles from Gulval, beyond the hamlet of Badgers Cross, are the remains of the Chysauster settlement. The site shows the remnants of nine courtyard houses, of a type only found on the Land's End peninsula and Isles of Scilly, and was inhabited from the first century BC for the following four hundred years. The historic Celtic site is now under the protection of English Heritage. Two inscribed stones attest to continued occupation in the early medieval period. The first is a memorial for "Quenatucus, son of Dinvus", and has been dated as carved sometime between fifth and eighth centuries; it stands near one end of a…
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- Coordinates
- 50.1324, -5.5217
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penzance
- Postcode
- TR18 3BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
Sources
- wikipedia: Gulval (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gulval?
- Gulval is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR18 3BB), in the parish of Penzance.
- Is Gulval free to visit?
- Yes, Gulval is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gulval?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR18 3BB. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.