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Illogan

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Illogan — village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, UK.

Illogan, towns & cities in South West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Moseley Junction (Low Level) · 1.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Illogan is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 5,404 people. Address: TR16. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cornwall, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.2500°, -5.2680°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI
  • 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.

From the Wikipedia article

Illogan (pronounced il'luggan, Cornish: Egloshalow) is a village and civil parish in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, two miles (3 km) northwest of Redruth. The population of Illogan was 5,404 at the 2011 census. In the same year the population of the Camborne-Redruth urban area, which also includes Carn Brea, Illogan and several satellite villages, stood at 55,400 making it the largest conurbation in Cornwall. Originally a rural area supporting itself by farming and agriculture, Illogan shared in the general leap into prosperity brought about by the mining boom, which was experienced by the whole Camborne-Redruth area.

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Coordinates
50.2500, -5.2680
District
Cornwall
Parish
Illogan
Postcode
TR16
Parliamentary constituency
Camborne and Redruth
Population
5,404
Nearest railway station
Moseley Junction (Low Level)1.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Illogan?
Illogan is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR16), in the parish of Illogan.
Is Illogan a protected site?
Yes — Illogan is part of the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Illogan free to visit?
Yes, Illogan is free to enter.
How do I get to Illogan?
The nearest railway station is Moseley Junction (Low Level), about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR16.