Mawgan Porth

On the coast at Mawgan Porth the remains of a Saxon settlement can be made out. Various 9th to 11th century dwellings that formed part of this fishing and herding community can be seen near the beach as well as the foundations of a larger courtyard house and a cemetery. You can learn about the ancient artefacts that were unearthed during the last century and about the people who roamed these shores over a thousand 1,000 years ago. Carbon dating has shown that some of the items found in the unearthed settlement were from the year’s AD850-1050. This is a great place to bring children to see objects from the past and help them understand what life was like for their ancestors many years ago. The ancient tower of St Mawgan Parish Church dates back to the 14th century and has a peal of eight bells.

The coastline between here and Padstow, to the north, is rugged and among the most impressive to be found in Cornwall. If you walk inland through the Vale of Lanherne, you will come to St Mawgan village and the historic town of St Columb where you can still explore its medieval buildings.

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