We continue our drive in Cornwall: Day 6
Starting at St. Just in Roseland, England on B3289 go toward Harbour View—go 0.2 mi
Bear Right on A3078 go 1.4 mil
Bear Left on Newton Road go 0.1 mil
Turn left on Place View Road go 0.1 mil
Arrive at the centre of St. Mawes, England.
St Mawes Castle ~ Discovering Cornwall
Described as the “best preserved Tudor castle in Britain”. It was built between 1530 and 1545 in what is called a clover leaf plan and was placed in this location to guard the entrance of Falmouth Harbor. You can see that the castle has angled bastions to give it a wide field of fire—-something necessary for this age of cannons and gunpowder.
And unlike all those ruins of monasteries that we’ve seen all over the UK, this fort was actually built for and allowed to stand by Henry VIII—wow. In fact there were two built in the area to protect against attacks from the bay as well as the Carrick Roads—a long stretch of water formed from seven rivers. The other was Pendennis.It is supposed to be one of the finest examples of Tudar military architecture and is decorated with Henry’s castle form.
This fort did not see French or Spanish action under the Tudors. Elizabeth I had the defenses improved while preparing for invasion by the Spanish which never came—though they did raid Penzance and Mounts Bay in 1595.
St. Mawes was Royalist along with Pendennis duing the English Civil War. But the castle was built low down on a hill in its position for defending the land from sea attack—but this allowed the Parlimentarian Army to gain position above them resulting in the surrender to the Roundheads. On the other hand Pendennis set up for land attack was in a much better position and held out under seige for 6 months.
Great Activities in St Mawes and The Roseland
Our luxury weekend at St Mawes in Cornwall
Cornwall and the Tudors: Rebellions and Reformation:
‘Up to the 16th century, Cornwall was the last outpost of the known world.’ So wrote the county’s most famous historian, A. L. Rowse, in his authoritative study Tudor Cornwall, first published in 1941. A century of conflict with France and Spain, however, punctuated by the Reformation and no less than three rebellions, was to end this isolation and bring Cornwall firmly into the mainstream of British national life.
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Cornwall and the Civil War:
The Civil Wars of the mid seventeenth century were a result of political, constitutional, religious and social changes and disagreements, which culminated in a struggle for control of the country between King and Parliament. This civil war lasted nearly nine years, beginning with King Charles ‘raising his standard at Nottingham on 22nd August 1642, and ending with the battle of Worcester on 3 September, 1651. It led to the only state execution of monarch in British history in January 1649 and the establishment of a republican government that lasted until 1660.
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The Cornish: A Neglected Nation?
What are the constituent nations of Britain? To most of us, the answer to this question will seem obvious: the English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh nations. The idea that Cornwall, too, might have a right to be regarded as a separate nation is one that – outside Cornwall itself – has practically vanished from the popular consciousness. Yet 500 years ago, matters were very different. Throughout the mediaeval and early modern periods, the inhabitants of Cornwall were generally agreed – both by themselves and by their English neighbours – to be a distinctive people or ‘race’
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The Ship & Castle Hotel in St. Mawes, Cornwall. Shot in 4k.
Starting at St. Mawes, England on Place View Road go to Grove Hill 0.1 mil
Tun right Newton Road go .0.1 mil
Bear Right on Upper Castle Rd (A3078) go 0.3 mil
Turn left to follow A3078–go 12.0 mil
Turn left on A390 go 2.4 mil
Continue on Tregolls Road (A39) go 0.8 mi
At roundabout, tak third exit onto Morlaix Ave (A39)–go 1.0 mi
Turn Left to follow A39–go 1.8 mi
At roundabout, take second exit onto A39–go 0.6 mi
At roundabout take scond exit onto A39–go 4.7 mi
At Treliveliver Roundabout, take second exit onto Treliever Roundabout, (A39)–go less than 0.1 mi
At Treliever Roundabout, tak first exit, onto A39 go 0.5 mi
At Kernick Roundabout, take third exit onto Antron Hill go 0.3 mi
Turn left on Church Road go 0.4 mi
Bear Left on Penwearn Road go 3.2 miles
Continue on Sampys Hill go 0.2 mi
Continue on Carwinion Road go 0.5 mi
Continue on Old Church Rd go 0.5 miles
Arrive at the Centre of Mawnan, England
Mawnan and Mawnan Smith: Cornwall Information & Accommodation Guide
The Owlman of Mawnan: This isn’t one of your ancient monsters—it’s only been about recently according to my reading—about 1975 a Tony “Doc” Shiels came to town after hearing some bizzare tales from a family that had spent Easter Holiday in the town. Seems the family’s two daughters (9 and 12 years) wre frightened by something hovering over the church tower that the family reported ending thier vacation and fleeing the town for home. Reports stated it was a huge man shaped but feather covered creature flapping its wings about the church. Shiels returned again in 1976—this time to investigate (I have no idea what he was doing on the 1975 trip) and stated he found more people who had seen the man sized Owl resembling creature complete with gray feathers and and pointed feather shaped horns (also like an owl) on its head.
Sightings by locals and visitors alike (mostly girls and if the guys did see it they were with a girl). This went on into the 1990’s. While the locals are said to avoid discussing it—some have said that it resembles the West Virginia Mothman of the 1960s.
Exploring Cornwall – Ep. 3: The woods of Mawnan + Owlman!
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.
Cornwall’s 25 most haunted places you don’t want to visit on your own
Cornwall being one of the most haunted counties in the UK surely isn’t news to you. So many ghosts have been spotted over the years and are said to be roaming our streets and our pubs.
Devon and Cornwall Police explained that they were called to reports of vampires drinking their own blood, ghosts trying to steal a man’s chips, zombies in the street and other terrifying ghouls.
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Life in Cornwall is built on rituals – more so than anywhere else in the UK it could be argued.
Whether celebrating nature, the seasons, village traditions, paganism, religion or modern get-togethers, the very lifeblood of Cornwall flows with rites and ritual.
Starting in Mawnan, England on Old Church Rd go toward Maenporth Rd. go 0.5 mi
Continu on Carwinion Road go 0.5 milrs
Continue on Sampys Hill go 6.8 miles
Bear right on Gweek Dr. go 0.9 mi
Bear left on B3293 go 0.3 mi
Turn right on Skyburriowe Lane go 1.2 mi
Take a sharp left turn on A3083 go 1.1 mil
Bear right on Chypons Rd go 1.4 mil
Continue on Trewoon Rd go 0.2 mil
Turn left on Churchtown (B3296) go 0.1 mi
Bear left to follow B3296 go 1.0 mil
Arrive at the centrre of Mullion Covee, England
Mullion Cove
Above the picture postcard harbor are rocks pileed on rock like the ruins of a vast cathedral
Mullion
Mullion is the largest village on the Lizard and has shops, inns, cafes and restaurants, craft shops and art galleries. There is a golf course close to Mullion and this area has a good range of holiday accommodation, ranging from self-catering to hotels.
OK I think you have the idea on setting up your own way—I just went on maps on line and put in fom town to town I wanted to visit and got the diections.
The next section was from Mullion Cove
7.8 miles approx 14 min to Gunwalloe
Gunwalloe, Cornwall, St Winwaloe’s Church
At Church’s Cove—Gunwalloe
15th c church, part of th woodwork comes from a Portuguese treasure ship The Saint Anthony wrecked here in 1526. The church’s tower is built into the cliff, separated from the main building and usually half-buried in blown sand. It was once buried n sand and lost form many years.
a small walk around St. Winwaloe ‘The Church of the Storms’
Head south on to the Lizard and the scenery changes. The rare geology of the area creates a haven for exceptional plants and flowers. Around the coastline you’ll find little fishing ports with huge granite sea walls to protect from the Atlantic gales, restaurants specialising in freshly caught seafood, and gorgeous sandy bays with jagged black rocks jutting out in to the sea. Stand right on the tip of the Lizard and look out to sea. At 49°57′ N, the most southerly point on the UK’s mainland, watch the waves as they hurtle to the shore and imagine the thousands of ships that have passed by this treacherous part of the coast on their way across the Atlantic. continue on link above per ususal
Cornwall is well-known for its beaches, its award-winning food and its stunning coastline, but it is also home to some of the most picturesque fishing villages in the country.
See some of our favourites below and start planning your visit so you can tick every one off your bucket list during your stay.
Cornwall’s Most Unusual Bucket List
Down here in the West Country we’re well-known for our charming oddities and endearing peculiarities, so it will come as no surprise that some of the region’s most popular attractions are also a little bit on the ‘kookie’ side.
For all those of you who love a holiday experience that’s out of the ordinary, here’s an unusual bucket list of weird, wild and wonderful things to see and do in the beautiful and southern-most county of Cornwall…
The last section took you from Gunwalloe on a 18 mile and about 35 min trip ending in Penzance
Penzance Cornwall England 2015
We spent a couple of nights in Penzance at the
Great Place with a nice location.
DESTINATIONS
33 fun things to do in Penzance, Cornwall
Penzance is one of the most far-flung places you can visit in the UK. Located in the depths of Cornwall’s Penwith peninsula, it is positioned on a stunning section of coastline and surrounded by enchanting Cornish countryside. The town also has a history that stretches back centuries, and a character that will captivate anyone who sets foot here. Ready for your visit? Try these things to do in Penzance and nearby to make the most of your time in Cornwall.
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KENEGIE MANOR’S GHOSTS HAUNT PENZANCE, CORNWALL
Kenegie Manor situated between Gulval and Penzance has a rich history having grown and prospered with changing family fortunes throughout the centuries.
It was originally the seat of a family of that name and the heirs married into the Tripcony family, who resided there until they became embroiled in the Cornish rebellion against King Henry VII. Tripcony was executed and the house confiscated by the Crown.
Walking Through History Series 2 Episode 3: Cornwall
Tony Robinson takes a four-day trek along the coastline between Plymouth in Devon and Falmouth, learning about the thriving smuggling trade in Cornwall during the late 18th century. The area’s tiny secretive harbours, beaches and secluded coves were ideal for illicit imports such as tobacco and brandy, and the business was so huge it threatened the national economy. Along his route, visiting such beauty spots as Lantic Bay and Polperro, he encounters all sorts of reminders of the trade and meets descendants of those involved.
And that ends that adventure in Cornwall—we actually spent several more days there—-but I think we’ve given you plenty to digest in Cornwall—–so next week we’ll try something new.
Will be back on Friday with my bits and pieces to view some a wide variety of things to do and places tos— ideas of what might interest you for future trips or keep your mind in gear until your body can join it.
