Townshend, Cornwall
Townshend (Cornish: Penn an Dre Egloskrowenn) is a small village near Leedstown and Godolphin and the River Hayle. At one time it was a thriving community with a pub, post office, shop, butchers and a chapel, but these have now all closed. It is a quiet and peaceful village, close to the major towns of Penzance, Hayle, Helston and Camborne. The village hall is still functional, with many events held through the year.
Townshend
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 Cottages at Townshend | |
  Townshend Location within Cornwall | |
| OS grid reference | SW595324 |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HAYLE |
| Postcode district | TR27 |
| Dialling code | 01736 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Cornwall |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Cornish wrestling
Cornish wrestling tournaments, for prizes, were held in Townshend.[1][2]
References
- West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, 8 September 1870.
- Cornishman, 30 September 1886.
External links
Media related to Townshend, Cornwall at Wikimedia Commons
- Map sources for Townshend, Cornwall
- Townshend Village Hall web site
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