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Gwinear, Cornwall

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Gwinear (Cornish: Gwynnyer) is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian, in the Cornwall district, in west Cornwall, England, UK. It is about two miles (3 km) eas

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Gwinear (Cornish: Gwynnyer) is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian, in the Cornwall district, in west Cornwall, England, UK. It is about two miles (3 km) east of Hayle and overlooks the Angarrack valley. In 1931 the parish had a population of 1234. On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished to form "Gwinear Gwithian". Gwinear village sits on a hill with expansive views from the northern end of the village down the Angarrack valley. There is a local pub, the Royal Standard, and a community hall. Gwinear is the church town of Gwinear-Gwithian civil parish.

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Gwinear (Cornish: Gwynnyer) is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian, in the Cornwall district, in west Cornwall, England, UK. It is about two miles (3 km) east of Hayle and overlooks the Angarrack valley. In 1931 the parish had a population of 1234. On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished to form "Gwinear Gwithian". Gwinear village sits on a hill with expansive views from the northern end of the village down the Angarrack valley. There is a local pub, the Royal Standard, and a community hall. Gwinear is the church town of Gwinear-Gwithian civil parish.

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Coordinates
50.1880, -5.3712
District
Cornwall
Parish
Gwinear-Gwithian
Postcode
TR27 5JZ
Parliamentary constituency
Camborne and Redruth
Official site
ggpc.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gwinear, Cornwall?
Gwinear, Cornwall is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR27 5JZ), in the parish of Gwinear-Gwithian.
Is Gwinear, Cornwall free to visit?
Yes, Gwinear, Cornwall is free to enter.
How do I get to Gwinear, Cornwall?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TR27 5JZ. It sits within the Camborne and Redruth parliamentary constituency.