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Heritage in Cornwall
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St Michael's Mount
This local landmark looks like something straight out of a fairytale; a medieval castle perched on top of a little tidal island, complete with cobbled streets and even its own harbour and gardens. At low tide, 'the Mount' can easily be reached on foot from Marazion town by way of a man-made granite causeway. Wait for high tide to take the lazy option and go by ferry. If you've got time to kill while you wait, you can enjoy the view across Mount's Bay with a pint in hand at The Godolphin Arms near the ferry departure point.
www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk
50.116
-5.476
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Carn Euny Ancient Village
Imagine what life was like as an Iron Age villager. Budding archaeologists will love exploring this ancient, yet well-preserved settlement, which is thought to have thrived from the Iron Age until late Roman times. Carn Euny is probably best-known for its well-preserved fogou (Cornish for 'cave'), an underground passageway over 20 metres long. Fogous are intriguing structures and no one really knows what they were used for. Experts say they may have been used for storage, habitation or rituals, but their true purpose remains a mystery. Dare yourself to enter and make your own mind up. To get there, take the A30 past Penzance towards Land's End, turn right at Drift, then left before Sancreed, park at Brane and follow the footpath. Entry is free.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.15225
50.102
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Lanhydrock House and Gardens
This magnificent house charts life in Victorian times. There are 50 rooms to explore, from the high-Victorian interiors of the family home to the extensive servants' quarters 'below stairs', plus wonderful gardens and a wooded estate to stroll in and an adventure playground for the young ones to let off steam.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-lanhydrock
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Pencarrow
A stately home with magnificent gardens – 50 acres including a sunken Italian garden, a lake and over 700 varieties of rhododendron. In summer plays are staged here.
www.pencarrow.co.uk
50.50655
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Trelowarren
An awe-inspiring Jacobean mansion with its own chapel. Outbuildings have been tastefully converted to create a restaurant and a craft display area. There are also leisure facilities including a swimming pool, children's pool and gym, for which holiday membership is available.
www.trelowarren.com
50.07122
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Antony
A magnificent 18th Century mansion house with Georgian gardens. Director Tim Burton chose Antony House as a key location for the filming of Alice in Wonderland (released March 2010). The National Trust have now created their own magical wonderland here, transforming the house, garden and estate into dreamlike scenes from Alice. Enter the giant rabbit hole to find yourself in a larger than life garden where you can join the Mad Hatter's tea party, pit your wits in a giant game of chess or enjoy a spot of croquet on the lawn.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-a
50.385
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Luxulyan Valley World Heritage Site
Situated in south east Cornwall with miles of walks through the hidden steep-sided thickly-wooded River Par valley, the Luxulyan Valley was designated a World Heritage Site in 2006 due to its major concentration of industrial remains, the majority of which are as a result of the work of Joseph Treffry (1782 -1850). Treffry owned one of the largest copper mines which at its peak was worked by 17 water wheels and six steam engines. Treffry’s viaduct, the abundant industrial remains and the breathtaking natural beauty of this area make it a truly unique site in the South West.
www.cornish-mining.org.uk/sites/luxval.htm
50.391
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50.354
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50.14694
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Prideaux Place
Another stunning Elizabethan house with formal gardens, a deer park and lovely woodland walks. Inside you will find all kinds of historic artefacts, from art and furniture to an extensive porcelain collection.
www.prideauxplace.co.uk
50.542
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St Mawes Castle
This impressive castle is one of the best-preserved of Henry VII's coastal fortresses. Together with Pendennis Castle on the other side of the Fal Estaury, St Mawes stood guard against attacks from France and Spain during the 16th Century. Today, its superb location, with stunning views of the coastline, makes it a great spot to enjoy a picnic. Take the ferry from Falmouth for a day out without the car.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.11392
50.155
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The Merry Maidens
One of England's best-preserved stone circles. Legend has it that this stone circle was made when 19 mischievious local lasses were turned to stone for dancing on a Sunday. The two 'Pipers' can be found in a field to the north east of the circle.The Merry Maidens are located in a field next to the B3315 Newlyn - Land's End road, near the village of Trewoofe.
www.historic-cornwall.org.uk/a2m/bronze_age/stone_circle/mer
50.06414
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Tintagel Castle
The remains of Tintagel Castle are at the heart of Arthurian legend. The location of the castle is spectacular – half a mile outside of Tintagel, across rugged clifftops, with no vehicular access. Tintagel Island, attached to the mainland by a sliver of land, enhances the wild and romantic atmosphere.
www.english-heritage.org.uk/tintagel
50.663
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Trerice
An Elizabethan manor house with beautiful gardens and many restored rooms to explore inside. Highlights include the ornate fireplaces and ceilings and the traditional orchard containing rare ‘heritage’ varieties of apples and pears.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
50.386
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