Historic churches · South West England
Porthtowan
Porthtowan — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Porthtowan 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
Porthtowan is a church located in South-West England. It serves the local community and is notable for its architectural features and historical significance within the region.
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Background
History
Porthtowan's history is associated with mining and one of its most prominent buildings is a former engine house converted for residential use. Allen's Corn Mill operated at Porthtowan between 1752 and 1816. Porthtowan owes much of its present-day character to its popularity as a local seaside resort in Victorian and Edwardian times when the local populace from Redruth and the surrounding areas went there, particularly on Bank Holidays.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2823, -5.2368
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Agnes
- Postcode
- TR4 8AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
Sources
- wikipedia: Porthtowan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthtowan?
- Porthtowan is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR4 8AF), in the parish of St. Agnes.
- Is Porthtowan free to visit?
- Yes, Porthtowan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Porthtowan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR4 8AF. It sits within the Camborne and Redruth parliamentary constituency.