Historic churches · South West England
Mousehole
Mousehole — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Robin Drayton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Mousehole 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
Mousehole is a village located in South-West England, known for its picturesque harbour and historical significance. The area features a notable church, which reflects the architectural style and community heritage of the region.
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Background
History
The first mention of the village of Mousehole is in 1283 and the first mention of Portheness is in 1267. Although usually thought of as the same place, a document from 1309 names Porthenys juxta Mousehole (i.e., next to Mousehole), implying two separate places. Compare with nearby Newlyn which is separated by a stream from Tolcarne and both were once considered individual places. There is also a 1339 document naming Porthengrous juxta Porthenes (harbour by the cross, next to the harbour by the island). If the amount of tax collected is indicative of how important a place was, in the 14th century, tax collected on the number of fishing boats from Mousehole was £5. Nearby Marazion paid £1 6s…
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- Coordinates
- 50.0830, -5.5390
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Penzance
- Postcode
- TR19 6QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
Sources
- wikipedia: Mousehole (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mousehole?
- Mousehole is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR19 6QX), in the parish of Penzance.
- Is Mousehole free to visit?
- Yes, Mousehole is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mousehole?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR19 6QX. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.