Castledore

just a bit north of our left turn is this hill fort which legend says was the home of KIng Mark (of Tristan and Iseult fame)–both spellings (see below are used)

 

 

Short walks in Cornwall – Tywardreath Canal Walk

 

 

 

Tywardreath Village

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

King Arthur trail in Cornwall – six magical places to live the mythIn Cornwall was the beginning and the end of King Arthur, one of the most heroic figures in British history. He was conceived in the stormy stronghold of Tintagel, and he met his gory end at Slaughterbridge near Camelford.

Or so the stories say – the facts are as shrouded in the mists of time as Arthur himself. The fictions, though, are just as enjoyable, and may have their roots in truth.

 

 

 

 

The Best King Arthur Sites for History Lovers

There are few British legends as enduring as the story of King Arthur.

The tales of the king and his knights have been retold throughout the centuries, inspiring Sir Thomas Malory, Lord Tennyson, Rick Wakeman, the Monty Python team, Bernard Cornwell and, most recently, Guy Ritchie.

But how can you go beyond the books and movies and find the places associated with King Arthur?

 

 

 

Another advantage for production companies is that many places are well established as filming locations and landowners are already on side, which is often half the battle when looking for somewhere to quickly and effectively shoot a film.

We thought we’d take a look at some of the obvious and not so familiar movies and TV programmes filmed here in Devon and Cornwall.

 

 

 

 

At round about, take first exit onto Holmbush Road (A390) — go 1.4 miles

 

 

At roundbout, take scond exit onto Polmear Road (A390) –go 0.2 mils

 

Turn Left on Porthpean Road–go 0.7 miles

 

 

In this area of the last turns are these two towns

 

 

 

 

CORNWALL ONLINE PARISH CLERKS – helping to bring the past alive

 

 

St Austell

Another old market town–  An important mining town where china clay was found in the 18th c.  No longer the important industry that it once was you can still learn more about it at Wheal Martyn China Clay Mueum 

The Eden Project is near by

 

 

THINGS TO DO IN ST AUSTELL

 

 

 

 

 

CHARLESTOWN GUIDE: THE TALL SHIPS POLDARK TOWN OF SOUTHERN CORNWALL

 

 

Charlestown 

 

Besides it’s beautiful harbor the town has a Shipwreck and Heritage Center

 

 

Poldark’s harbour Charlestown to be transformed into a ‘world-class’ destination

 

Continue on Pentewah Hill on 2.6 miles

 

 

Bear right on west end go 0.2 miles

 

 

Turn left on B3273  go 1.8 miles

 

 

 

Arrive in the Centre of Mevagissy, England

 

 

 

Mevagissey

 

Mevagissey

 

A picturesque fishing village with inner and outer harbours and a folk museum on East Quay which has local crafts and pastimes.

 

 

 

MEVAGISSEY Cornwall July 2021 – 4K Virtual Walk

 

 

Unusual Things to do in Cornwall

Cornwall is one of the most popular places to holiday in the UK, with some incredible beaches, amazing tea shops and stunning rural scenery. But what happens when you’ve been visiting Cornwall for years and want to do something a little different? We’ve spent a LOT of time in this neck of the woods, and have come up with a list of our favourite unusual things to do in Cornwall:

 

 

 

 

50 magical Cornwall places and hidden gems

Cornwall is world famous for its rich history, award-winning attractions, stunning coastlines and beautiful beaches – but us locals know that this is just the tip of the iceberg.

There are also a host of cool and unusual secret places and hidden gems just waiting to be explored, if you know where to look.

Even if you know the names or recognise them by sight, you might be unaware of the fascinating secret history behind them or the cultural significance or their beauty.

Tales of ghosts, legends, saints and even real people are linked to these 50 magical and fascinating locations – which include houses, castles, ruins, mines, natural sites, beaches and even nuclear bunkers!

 

 

 

Cornish Myths and Legends

Largely separate from the rest of the country, Cornwall had much in common with its nearest counterparts of Wales, Ireland and Brittany. Celtic and pagan traditions thrived in these areas, all with their own languages. Versions of Cornish stories can be found in Welsh, Irish and the Breton languages and there is a large library of shared common references. Unconstrained by the religious fervour in the rest of the country, Cornwall’s myths and legends thrived.

 

 

 

 

Starting at Mevagissey, England on Valley Rd. go 0.3 miles

 

 

Continue on B3273 go 8.5 milees

 

 

 

Turn left on A3078 go 6.9 mils

 

 

 

Turn Right on B3289 go 0.2 miles

 

 

 

Arrive at the centre of St. Just in Roseland

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

St. Just in Roseland church Cornwall

 

Roseland

 

St. Just Church:  Granite church of 13th – 15th c famous for the beautiful churchyardd and intersting architecture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Historic Churches in Cornwall

• Map of Historic Churches in Cornwall
• Map of aLL Historic Churches in England
• Map of all attractions in Cornwall

 

 

 

Cornwall – Land of Saints

This is by no means a comprehensive listing of all the Saints of Cornwall. If you look at a map you’ll see there are quite a few saints’ names associated with towns and villages throughout Cornwall. For the time being here are a few, we will endevaour to continue adding information as and Wenna(!).

 

 

 

 

Christianity in Cornwall

Legend suggests that Jesus was bought to what we now call Cornwall by his uncle, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a tin trader.

 

 

 

 

 

OK that’s it for this week—trying to get back together after some down time due a tireness I have every time I get a virus shot—-took the 3rd —a 6 month booster…..no illness just a lot of dozing off in front of TV and virtually no enegy what-sp-ever.

 

 

And we’re bit shorter than usual….but I gave you bunches of suff to watch read and  explore on line and Monday  we’ll return to the old order of things and leave Roseland and head on to St. Mawes—–yes I did drive this route—-and I did plan it out my self and I’m producing the directions etc from the note box I wrote for the trip—-we loved Cornwall —except the width of the lanes I drove—-not complaining but was a bit amazed that we made it through it all

 

 

 

So come back next week as we see learn of a Tudor Casstle, learn of the lowest bridging point on he Truro RIver and lots morre Cornish stuff.

 

 

England’s Cornwall

and Rick Steves probably does it better than me—-but I try.