Cove Vean

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Cornwall

England

Cove Vean

Field with prehistoric cairn and field system To the east of Barnaby Lane, which runs just over the wall on the right.

Scheduled Monument List Entry Number:1015002 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015002?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015002?section=official-list-entry">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> — Field with prehistoric cairn and field system Credit: David Lally

Cove Vean is a picturesque coastal area located in Cornwall, England. Situated near the village of St Just in Roseland, it is known for its stunning sea views, estuary, and creek.

The area offers visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting, with its unspoiled natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. The sea at Cove Vean is crystal clear, with gentle waves lapping against the shore. It is a popular spot for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing during the summer months.

The estuary at Cove Vean is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is home to a variety of bird species, including herons, oystercatchers, and curlews. The estuary is also teeming with marine life, such as seals and dolphins, making it a great spot for wildlife watching.

A charming creek runs through Cove Vean, offering a picturesque setting for boating and kayaking. With its calm waters and stunning surroundings, it is a favorite spot for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

In addition to its natural beauty, Cove Vean boasts a rich history. The area is dotted with ancient ruins and relics, providing a glimpse into its past. Visitors can explore the remnants of old fishing huts and stone structures, adding to the area's charm and allure.

Overall, Cove Vean is a hidden gem in Cornwall, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Whether it's enjoying the sea, exploring the estuary, or navigating the creek, Cove Vean is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking tranquility and natural splendor.

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Cove Vean Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.891012/-6.3380476 or Grid Reference SV8808. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Field with prehistoric cairn and field system To the east of Barnaby Lane, which runs just over the wall on the right.

Scheduled Monument List Entry Number:1015002 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015002?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1015002?section=official-list-entry">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>

Field with prehistoric cairn and field system

To the east of Barnaby Lane, which runs just over the wall on the right. Scheduled Monument List Entry Number:1015002 Link

Table laid-out for the St Agnes Coronation Street Party The “street” in this case is Old Lane. No traffic order is required to close the road here! The Island Hall on the left had tables groaning under the weight of many cakes and other treats.

Table laid-out for the St Agnes Coronation Street Party

The “street” in this case is Old Lane. No traffic order is required to close the road here! The Island Hall on the left had tables groaning under the weight of many cakes and other treats.

Remains of a 19th century gig-shed On the north east edge of Per Askin.

Of all the islands St Agnes as it is the most south westerly was in the best-placed to spot incoming vessels and launch a pilot-gig . Per Askin at the south west of the island would further increase the chance of getting a pilot aboard first. St Agnes pilots (typically named Hicks) would then guide the ships as far as Bristol or the south coast ports. A major source of income for the Island throughout the 19th century.

A Scheduled Monument List Entry Number:1009280 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1009280?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1009280?section=official-list-entry">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>

Remains of a 19th century gig-shed

On the north east edge of Per Askin. Of all the islands St Agnes as it is the most south westerly was in the best-placed to spot incoming vessels and launch a pilot-gig . Per Askin at the south west of the island would further increase the chance of getting a pilot aboard first. St Agnes pilots (typically named Hicks) would then guide the ships as far as Bristol or the south coast ports. A major source of income for the Island throughout the 19th century. A Scheduled Monument List Entry Number:1009280 Link

A stile to Browarth A tad more conventional than 15 years ago <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/827432">SV8708 : Crate Based Stile</a>.

A stile to Browarth

A tad more conventional than 15 years ago SV8708 : Crate Based Stile.

Two post-medieval quays These quays are believed to have been built to land coal for the St Agnes lighthouse.

For more details see the details on their Historic England listing:
List Entry Number:1016512. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1016512?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1016512?section=official-list-entry">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>

The named quay “Uncle Tom’s Quay” is the more eroded of the two but can still be discerned to the right of the picture surmounted by a herring gull.

Two post-medieval quays

These quays are believed to have been built to land coal for the St Agnes lighthouse. For more details see the details on their Historic England listing: List Entry Number:1016512. Link

The named quay “Uncle Tom’s Quay” is the more eroded of the two but can still be discerned to the right of the picture surmounted by a herring gull.

A fork in the path Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/821812">SV8908 : A Fork in the Path</a> taken by me one day short of fifteen years ago.

A fork in the path

Compare with SV8908 : A Fork in the Path taken by me one day short of fifteen years ago.

The Bar from Gugh A picture postcard scene, but a must to take on a walk around Hoe point today

The Bar from Gugh

A picture postcard scene, but a must to take on a walk around Hoe point today

Sunrise over Gugh

Sunrise over Gugh

Sunrise over Penninis Glad I decided to walk this way this morning.

Sunrise over Penninis

Glad I decided to walk this way this morning.

Crooked Rock One of the named granite outcrops on Wingletang.

Crooked Rock

One of the named granite outcrops on Wingletang.

Refloating Elvera This small launch is probably about 90 years old now.

It&#039;s spent the winter in a nearby field undergoing &quot;months of work&quot; according to its owner (on the right of the picture standing on the slipway.)

I expressed surprise that they had towed it down at such a low tide &quot;You are going to let the tide float her?&quot; &quot;Yes, she&#039;s full of leaks&quot;.

Refloating Elvera

This small launch is probably about 90 years old now. It's spent the winter in a nearby field undergoing "months of work" according to its owner (on the right of the picture standing on the slipway.) I expressed surprise that they had towed it down at such a low tide "You are going to let the tide float her?" "Yes, she's full of leaks".

The St Agnes Lighthouse and attached house From Old lane.

The lighthouse is both a Grade II* listed building List Entry Number:1328835 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1328835" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1328835">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>

and a Scheduled Monument List Entry Number:1014999 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1014999?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1014999?section=official-list-entry">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>

The house is Grade II List Entry Number:1218288 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1218288" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1218288">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>

The St Agnes Lighthouse and attached house

From Old lane. The lighthouse is both a Grade II* listed building List Entry Number:1328835 Link

and a Scheduled Monument List Entry Number:1014999 Link

The house is Grade II List Entry Number:1218288 Link

Aboard The Sapphire It was great to have this fine Association (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.scillyboating.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.scillyboating.co.uk">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> ) open boat to ourselves. It had just dropped off a full load of day-trippers from St Mary&#039;s on the St Agnes quay. We &quot;hitched&quot; a ride back to St Mary&#039;s as the Spirit of St Agnes was out of service due to engine trouble.

Aboard The Sapphire

It was great to have this fine Association (Link

) open boat to ourselves. It had just dropped off a full load of day-trippers from St Mary's on the St Agnes quay. We "hitched" a ride back to St Mary's as the Spirit of St Agnes was out of service due to engine trouble.

Refloating Elvera Taken a few minutes before <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7486422">SV8708 : Refloating Elvera</a>. This shows a family group bringing an heirloom back into use.

60 years ago this little launch would take my family (weather permitting) to Catholic Mass on St Mary&#039;s when holidaying on St Agnes . It would be sailed by the father of the man on driving the tractor and grandfather of the two men at the stern of the boat.

Refloating Elvera

Taken a few minutes before SV8708 : Refloating Elvera. This shows a family group bringing an heirloom back into use. 60 years ago this little launch would take my family (weather permitting) to Catholic Mass on St Mary's when holidaying on St Agnes . It would be sailed by the father of the man on driving the tractor and grandfather of the two men at the stern of the boat.

Refloating Elvera Taken a minute or two after <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7491445">SV8708 : Refloating Elvera</a>. See that for a bit of history.

Refloating Elvera

Taken a minute or two after SV8708 : Refloating Elvera. See that for a bit of history.

Dropnose just before sunrise

Dropnose just before sunrise

Old Lane A small group of isolated cottages between the lighthouse and Periglis do not merit even a Scillonian recognition as a &quot;Town&quot;.

Old Lane

A small group of isolated cottages between the lighthouse and Periglis do not merit even a Scillonian recognition as a "Town".

Tresco will be busy today Three cruise ships in The Road today. No doubt the most popular shore trip will be to Tesco&#039;s famous sub-tropical gardens. As long as they keep away from St Agnes, that will be fine.

The boat heading into Perconger is the St Agnes boating&#039;s sea taxi craft &quot;Enterprise&quot;.

Tresco will be busy today

Three cruise ships in The Road today. No doubt the most popular shore trip will be to Tesco's famous sub-tropical gardens. As long as they keep away from St Agnes, that will be fine. The boat heading into Perconger is the St Agnes boating's sea taxi craft "Enterprise".

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Cove Vean is located at Grid Ref: SV8808 (Lat: 49.891012, Lng: -6.3380476)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///mentions.pigment.blotchy. Near St Agnes, Isles of Scilly

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 49.891012,-6.3380476

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 49.8940539/-6.3378121

The Cove

Natural: bay

Lat/Long: 49.8920419/-6.336268

Cafe

Covean Cottage Tea Rooms

Lat/Long: 49.8932384/-6.3400941

Post Box

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 13:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Mounting: building

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: TR22 227

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Source: aerial imagery;survey

Lat/Long: 49.8920919/-6.3431299

Telephone

Booth: K6

Covered: booth

Listed Status: Grade II

Phone: +44 1720 422379

Wikidata: Q26580093

Lat/Long: 49.8921282/-6.3442963

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 49.8909082/-6.3392335

Higher Town

Name Kw: Trewartha

Place: hamlet

Lat/Long: 49.8930362/-6.3408489

Middle Town

Name Kw: Tregres

Place: hamlet

Wikidata: Q38250904

Wikipedia: en:Middle Town, St Agnes

Lat/Long: 49.8921676/-6.3444979

Post Office

St Agnes Post Office

Addr Postcode: TR22 0PL

Brand: Post Office

Brand Wikidata: Q1783168

Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-12:30

Ref Pol Id: 14061

Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/375555x/st-agnes

Lat/Long: 49.892019/-6.3431473

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 49.8925842/-6.3439098

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 49.8916486/-6.3435128

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 49.891868/-6.3441412

The Punch Bowl

Natural: rock

Lat/Long: 49.8873481/-6.3413958

Wingletang Down

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 49.8874789/-6.3406494

Direction: S

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 49.8918423/-6.3435019

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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