Boscaswell Higher Downs

Downs, Moorland in Cornwall

England

Boscaswell Higher Downs

OS Flush Bracket S7040 - Higher Boscaswell, St John's Church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm11683" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm11683">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
OS Flush Bracket S7040 - Higher Boscaswell, St John's Church Credit: thejackrustles

Boscaswell Higher Downs, located in Cornwall, England, is a picturesque area renowned for its stunning natural beauty and unique moorland landscapes. Spread across an expansive area, it offers visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the countryside.

The Downs are characterized by vast open spaces, rolling hills, and heathland vegetation. The area is mostly covered in grasses, heather, gorse, and various wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful atmosphere throughout the year. The diverse flora and fauna found here contribute to the rich biodiversity of the region.

This moorland is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and bird watchers. The Downs provide ample opportunities for walking and exploring, with several well-marked trails and paths. As visitors traverse the landscape, they can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and coastline.

The area is home to a range of wildlife, including native bird species like skylarks, stonechats, and kestrels. Rare plants and insects also thrive in this unique habitat. In the spring and summer, the Downs come alive with the sound of birdsong, and in the autumn, the area is adorned with the vibrant colors of changing foliage.

Boscaswell Higher Downs offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether one seeks solitude, a chance to reconnect with nature, or simply an opportunity to appreciate the natural wonders of Cornwall, this moorland is a destination that will not disappoint.

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Boscaswell Higher Downs Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.150699/-5.6583972 or Grid Reference SW3834. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

OS Flush Bracket S7040 - Higher Boscaswell, St John's Church <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm11683" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm11683">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
OS Flush Bracket S7040 - Higher Boscaswell, St John's Church
Location of OS Flush Bracket S7040 - Higher Boscaswell, St John's Church
Location of OS Flush Bracket S7040 - Higher Boscaswell, St John's Church
Chimneys of the Levant Mine There are numerous chimneys dotted about the former Levant Mine workings. Some belonged to engine houses such as those required to pump water from the mine, to operate lifts for men, ponies and ore, while others were required for the smelting process or to retrieve minerals. For example, the left-most one seen here was for the 'calciner' where ores were heated to remove such useful minerals as arsenic. The most important elements to be recovered however were Tin and Copper, but this was generally extracted from the ore offsite.
Chimneys of the Levant Mine
There are numerous chimneys dotted about the former Levant Mine workings. Some belonged to engine houses such as those required to pump water from the mine, to operate lifts for men, ponies and ore, while others were required for the smelting process or to retrieve minerals. For example, the left-most one seen here was for the 'calciner' where ores were heated to remove such useful minerals as arsenic. The most important elements to be recovered however were Tin and Copper, but this was generally extracted from the ore offsite.
Pendeen Lighthouse from the Levant Mine Looking along the western coast of Cornwall from the clifftop Levant Mine to Penlee Lighthouse a couple of miles distant.
Pendeen Lighthouse from the Levant Mine
Looking along the western coast of Cornwall from the clifftop Levant Mine to Penlee Lighthouse a couple of miles distant.
Headframe and surrounding buildings at Geevor Tin Mine
Headframe and surrounding buildings at Geevor Tin Mine
Houses in Carnyorth village
Houses in Carnyorth village
Carnyorth Outdoor Education Centre, on the B3306
Carnyorth Outdoor Education Centre, on the B3306
Pony in a paddock at Carnyorth
Pony in a paddock at Carnyorth
Walker on a public footpath at Nineveh
Walker on a public footpath at Nineveh
Ruined building near the coast path
Ruined building near the coast path
Fishermen's hut at Boat Cove, Portheras This hut and associated buildings have been built and maintained by the Pendeen Fishermen's Mission. A steep slipway allows boats to be lowered into the cove below.
Fishermen's hut at Boat Cove, Portheras
This hut and associated buildings have been built and maintained by the Pendeen Fishermen's Mission. A steep slipway allows boats to be lowered into the cove below.
Geevor Tin Mine
Geevor Tin Mine
The Radjel Inn, Boscaswell, Pendeen
The Radjel Inn, Boscaswell, Pendeen
Old Cross in Pendeen Churchyard Portherras Cross, the old head and neck of a wayside cross. Moved to the northeast side of Pendeen Churchyard and set close to the gate of the vicarage. St Just parish. A Scheduled Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019166" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1019166">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. 

Milestone Society National ID: CWPW_SJP05
Old Cross in Pendeen Churchyard
Portherras Cross, the old head and neck of a wayside cross. Moved to the northeast side of Pendeen Churchyard and set close to the gate of the vicarage. St Just parish. A Scheduled Monument LinkExternal link. Milestone Society National ID: CWPW_SJP05
St John The Baptist Church
St John The Baptist Church
The Old Chapel
The Old Chapel
Former Methodist Free Chapel 1886
Former Methodist Free Chapel 1886
Wheal Bal Farm Looking at the buildings of Wheal Bal Farm from the public bridleway.
Wheal Bal Farm
Looking at the buildings of Wheal Bal Farm from the public bridleway.
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Boscaswell Higher Downs is located at Grid Ref: SW3834 (Lat: 50.150699, Lng: -5.6583972)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///hindering.tramps.straw. Near St Just, Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.150699,-5.6583972
Pendeen
Is In: Cornwall, England, UK
Is In Country: England
Is In Country Code: GB
Is In County: Cornwall
Name Kw: Boskaswal Wartha
Place: village
Postal Code: TR19 7
Source: npe
Source Name Br: proper translation
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Lat/Long: 50.1513312/-5.6652773
Bus Stop
Bojewyan Stennack
Naptan AtcoCode: 0800COD40185
Naptan Bearing: S
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Naptan NaptanCode: coradgtd
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Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.1543859/-5.6547325
Bus Stop
Portherras Cross
Bench: no
Bin: no
Check Date Shelter: 2023-09-03
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Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 50.1526047/-5.6584333
Portherras Cross
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 50.1529371/-5.6578571
Costcutter
Brand: Costcutter
Brand Wikidata: Q5175072
Contact Website: https://store-locator.costcutter.co.uk/costcutter-de4ebb6c947d
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 50.1517722/-5.6647784
Bus Stop
Boscaswell Stores
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 0800COD40192
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Boscaswell Stores
Naptan Indicator: E-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: coradgmp
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: local_knowledge;naptan;bing;naptan_compare_tool
Lat/Long: 50.1517704/-5.6644172
Pendeen Carn
Place: locality
Source: local_knowledge
Lat/Long: 50.1481675/-5.6633618
Fast Food
Lils Fish And Chips
Addr City: Penzance
Addr Country: GB
Addr Hamlet: Pendeen
Addr Postcode: TR19 7DN
Addr Street: Church Road
Fhrs Id: 492676
Lat/Long: 50.1517533/-5.6648602
Pub
The Radjel Inn
Addr City: Penzance
Addr Country: GB
Addr Hamlet: Pendeen
Addr Postcode: TR19 7DS
Addr Street: Boscaswell Terrace
Check Date: 2023-09-03
Fhrs Id: 502505
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 50.1520792/-5.6628114
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 11:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TR19 6
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2015-09-29
Lat/Long: 50.1520421/-5.6626908
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 11:00; Sa 11:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: TR19 5
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2015-09-29
Lat/Long: 50.154192/-5.6548086
Chimney
Historic: ruins
Lat/Long: 50.1488653/-5.6550468
Chimney
Historic: ruins
Lat/Long: 50.1488949/-5.6557325
Wheal Hearle
Historic: yes
Lat/Long: 50.1489671/-5.6553851
Man Made: water_well
Lat/Long: 50.1486295/-5.6591037
Pump
Man Made: water_well + pump=manual
Lat/Long: 50.1520833/-5.6600236
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: small_installation
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 50.1530207/-5.6628594
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Lat/Long: 50.1521743/-5.6625697
Direction: S
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Lat/Long: 50.1522113/-5.6623444
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Location: roof
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Lat/Long: 50.1522293/-5.6622706
Direction: W
Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Lat/Long: 50.151596/-5.6627548
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Lat/Long: 50.1509635/-5.6619689
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 50.1510134/-5.6614378
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: small_installation
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 50.1516751/-5.6620118
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 50.1517112/-5.6618214
Direction: S
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: small_installation
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 50.151639/-5.6596555
Direction: SE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: small_installation
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Lat/Long: 50.1521907/-5.658478
Man Made: chimney
Ruined: yes
Lat/Long: 50.1500532/-5.6611415
Portherras Cross
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 50.1521958/-5.6573468
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
Lat/Long: 50.1518667/-5.6592143
Location Transition: yes
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.1517799/-5.6578812
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.1520042/-5.654617
Power: pole
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Lat/Long: 50.1482239/-5.6543487
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Lat/Long: 50.1537013/-5.6538633
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Lat/Long: 50.1534177/-5.6550407
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Lat/Long: 50.151388/-5.6542401
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Lat/Long: 50.150747/-5.6540872
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Lat/Long: 50.1502297/-5.6539491
Power: pole
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Lat/Long: 50.1496522/-5.653819
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Lat/Long: 50.1491228/-5.6537023
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Lat/Long: 50.1485041/-5.6535199
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.14782/-5.6533805
Public Bookcase
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Booth: K6
Defibrillator Location: inside old red phone box that is now used as book exchange in Portherras Cross
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 50.1521917/-5.657451
Stop
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 50.1527329/-5.6578889
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 50.1527882/-5.6579388
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