The Lawn

Downs, Moorland in Cornwall

England

The Lawn

The River Lynher, Cornwall
The River Lynher, Cornwall Credit: Roy Hughes

The Lawn, Cornwall, located in the southwestern region of England, is a picturesque area known for its stunning downs and moorland landscapes. Stretching across a vast expanse, this natural marvel offers breathtaking views and a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The downs of The Lawn are characterized by their rolling hills covered in lush green grasses. This serene landscape provides a tranquil setting for leisurely walks and picnics. Visitors can enjoy the gentle slopes and panoramic vistas, taking in the beauty of the surrounding countryside.

On the other hand, the moorland of The Lawn offers a more rugged and wild setting. Here, visitors can explore the untamed beauty of the open countryside with its vast expanses of heather, gorse, and wildflowers. The moorland is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, deer, and smaller mammals.

The Lawn benefits from a mild climate, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities throughout the year. Hiking, birdwatching, and photography are popular pastimes in this area. Many trails and paths are available for visitors to explore, allowing them to immerse themselves in the natural wonders that The Lawn has to offer.

In conclusion, The Lawn, Cornwall, is a captivating destination that showcases the beauty of downs and moorland landscapes. With its stunning vistas, diverse flora and fauna, and a range of outdoor activities, it is a haven for nature enthusiasts and anyone seeking a peaceful escape in the heart of Cornwall.

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The Lawn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.400227/-4.3088906 or Grid Reference SX3658. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The River Lynher, Cornwall
The River Lynher, Cornwall
The west bank of the River Lynher, Cornwall
The west bank of the River Lynher, Cornwall
A38 near Tideford, passing Riverside Garage The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall.

Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”.

More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road">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>  (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38">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>  (SABRE).
A38 near Tideford, passing Riverside Garage
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE).
St Germans Priory Church The present church building dates to the 13th century when it was built as part of an Augustinian Priory on the site of the county’s first cathedral. When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries, the Priory church was spared from destruction in 1539 due to its continued use as the parish church.
St Germans Priory Church
The present church building dates to the 13th century when it was built as part of an Augustinian Priory on the site of the county’s first cathedral. When Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries, the Priory church was spared from destruction in 1539 due to its continued use as the parish church.
Lychgate, St Germans Priory Church The Lychgate is Grade II listed, dating from the mid-19th century.
Lychgate, St Germans Priory Church
The Lychgate is Grade II listed, dating from the mid-19th century.
River Lynher
River Lynher
HGV on the A38 The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall.

Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”.

More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road">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>  (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38">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>  (SABRE).
HGV on the A38
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE).
A38 between Tideford and Landrake The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall.

Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”.

More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road">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>  (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38">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>  (SABRE).
A38 between Tideford and Landrake
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE).
Old Milestone by the A38, south of Landallack Cross Carved stone post by the A38, in parish of LANDRAKE WITH ST ERNEY (CARADON District), Pencavo, near Tredinnick Lane junction, on fast 3-lane uphill bend, on the verge, on North side of road. Saltash 'S' stone post, erected by the Saltash turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
V
miles
To
S  
Carved benchmark on front.

Grade II Listed. List Entry Number:1392528
<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1392528" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1392528">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: CW_SHLK05.
Old Milestone by the A38, south of Landallack Cross
Carved stone post by the A38, in parish of LANDRAKE WITH ST ERNEY (CARADON District), Pencavo, near Tredinnick Lane junction, on fast 3-lane uphill bend, on the verge, on North side of road. Saltash 'S' stone post, erected by the Saltash turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- V miles To S Carved benchmark on front. Grade II Listed. List Entry Number:1392528 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: CW_SHLK05.
Old Milestone by the A38, south of Landallack Cross Carved stone post by the A38, in parish of LANDRAKE WITH ST ERNEY (CARADON District), Pencavo, near Tredinnick Lane junction, on fast 3-lane uphill bend, on the verge, on North side of road. Saltash 'S' stone post, erected by the Saltash turnpike trust in the 19th century. 

Inscription reads:-
V
miles
To
S
Carved benchmark on lower front.

Grade II listed. 
List Entry Number: 1392528 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1392528" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1392528">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: CW_SHLK05.
Old Milestone by the A38, south of Landallack Cross
Carved stone post by the A38, in parish of LANDRAKE WITH ST ERNEY (CARADON District), Pencavo, near Tredinnick Lane junction, on fast 3-lane uphill bend, on the verge, on North side of road. Saltash 'S' stone post, erected by the Saltash turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- V miles To S Carved benchmark on lower front. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1392528 LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: CW_SHLK05.
Saint German's church Was originally the seat of the bishop of Cornwall, consecrated in 1261. Really surprising inside, looks more like a small cathedral
Saint German's church
Was originally the seat of the bishop of Cornwall, consecrated in 1261. Really surprising inside, looks more like a small cathedral
Saint German's Cornwall, Eliot Hall This is the entrance to the priory for St. German's church. It is in the hands of the Eliot family, and falling into disrepair, it seems.
Saint German's Cornwall, Eliot Hall
This is the entrance to the priory for St. German's church. It is in the hands of the Eliot family, and falling into disrepair, it seems.
St Germans, by the river View northeast from the A374, near the Sconner Inn, across Polbathick Turf and Polbathick Lake (the upper tidal Lynher River Estuary).  Beyond is the then new housing development west of St Germans Quay.  Railway mainline viaduct on the skyline. Photograph taken 1979.
St Germans, by the river
View northeast from the A374, near the Sconner Inn, across Polbathick Turf and Polbathick Lake (the upper tidal Lynher River Estuary). Beyond is the then new housing development west of St Germans Quay. Railway mainline viaduct on the skyline. Photograph taken 1979.
Boating Centre On the tidal river Lynher.  Photograph was taken from a train on the railway crossing the river.
Boating Centre
On the tidal river Lynher. Photograph was taken from a train on the railway crossing the river.
St Germans Most of the land shown here is part of the Eliot estate.  Photograph was taken from a train on the viaduct over the tidal river looking north.
St Germans
Most of the land shown here is part of the Eliot estate. Photograph was taken from a train on the viaduct over the tidal river looking north.
View From the Lynher Viaduct Photograph taken from a train on the viaduct over the River Lynher.  The view looks north up the river estuary to the adjacent grid squares.
View From the Lynher Viaduct
Photograph taken from a train on the viaduct over the River Lynher. The view looks north up the river estuary to the adjacent grid squares.
The River Tiddy: Salt Marsh and Mudflats Taken from a train crossing the viaduct over the river.
The River Tiddy: Salt Marsh and Mudflats
Taken from a train crossing the viaduct over the river.
Evening on the River Lynher As it is not high tide, what you see here is mostly mudflats.  The river channel can be seen crossing the mud near the centre of this photograph. The mica rich mud is however quite reflective, mirroring the sky and trees on the left bank.  This photo was taken from a train on the viaduct across the river.
Evening on the River Lynher
As it is not high tide, what you see here is mostly mudflats. The river channel can be seen crossing the mud near the centre of this photograph. The mica rich mud is however quite reflective, mirroring the sky and trees on the left bank. This photo was taken from a train on the viaduct across the river.
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The Lawn is located at Grid Ref: SX3658 (Lat: 50.400227, Lng: -4.3088906)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Bus Stop
Elliot Hall
Bench: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 0800COA10279
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Elliot Hall
Naptan NaptanCode: cordwdgp
Naptan Street: Church Street
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Survey Date: 2022-05-08
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Barrier: cattle_grid
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Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 50.3989084/-4.3108453
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 15:45; Sa 09:45; Su off
Drive Through: no
Mapillary: 733560870996578
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: 2010_pattern
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: PL12 514
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
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Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Restaurant
Scholars
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Post Office
St Germans Post Office
Addr City: Saltash
Addr Postcode: PL12 5NR
Addr Street: Fore Street
Addr Village: St Germans
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Brand Wikipedia: en:Post Office Ltd
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/1655582/st-germans
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00,15:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-12:00; Su 09:00-11:00
Operator: St Germans Community Shop
Ref Pol Id: 127631
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Bench
Survey Date: 2022-05-08
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Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
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Waste Basket
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Waste Basket
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Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: outside Eliot Hall, Fore Street, St. Germans
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
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Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-05-08
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