St Warna's Carn

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

St Warna's Carn

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

St Warna's Carn is a prominent coastal feature situated in Cornwall, England. It is classified as a headland, also known as a point, due to its protrusion into the sea. The headland is named after St Warna, a local saint who is believed to have lived in the area during medieval times.

With its strategic location on the coast, St Warna's Carn offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. From its vantage point, visitors can observe the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as the rugged cliffs and pristine beaches that Cornwall is famous for. The headland is also a popular spot for birdwatching, as many seabirds can be spotted nesting on its rocky cliffs.

St Warna's Carn is known for its rich biodiversity, with a variety of plant and animal species inhabiting the area. The headland is covered in lush vegetation, including wildflowers and grasses, providing a habitat for numerous insects and small mammals. It is also home to several species of seabirds, such as puffins, gulls, and cormorants, which nest on the cliffs and feed in the surrounding waters.

In addition to its natural beauty, St Warna's Carn holds historical significance. It is believed to have been used as a lookout point by ancient civilizations, who used the headland's elevated position to scan the horizon for approaching ships. Remnants of ancient fortifications can still be seen on the headland, serving as a testament to its strategic importance throughout history.

Overall, St Warna's Carn is a captivating coastal feature that offers visitors a unique combination of natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and historical significance. It is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone seeking to immerse themselves in Cornwall's stunning coastline.

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St Warna's Carn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.887809/-6.3454896 or Grid Reference SV8707. 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 LinkExternal 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 LinkExternal 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. LinkExternal 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'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".
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 LinkExternal link and a Scheduled Monument List Entry Number:1014999 LinkExternal link The house is Grade II List Entry Number:1218288 LinkExternal 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'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.
Aboard The Sapphire
It was great to have this fine Association (LinkExternal 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'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 "Town".
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'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".
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".
Show me another place!

St Warna's Carn is located at Grid Ref: SV8707 (Lat: 49.887809, Lng: -6.3454896)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 49.887809,-6.3454896
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 49.887766/-6.3494232
Ele: 15
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 49.8839462/-6.34193
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Phone: +44 1720 422379
Wikidata: Q26580093
Lat/Long: 49.8921282/-6.3442963
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 49.8900645/-6.3454829
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 49.8874732/-6.3460046
Middle Town
Name Kw: Tregres
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q38250904
Wikipedia: en:Middle Town, St Agnes
Lat/Long: 49.8921676/-6.3444979
St Warna's Cove
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 49.889341/-6.346621
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
Downs
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 49.8916649/-6.3467758
Cafe
Coastguards Lookout
Addr Country: GB
Addr Hamlet: St Agnes
Addr Postcode: TR22 0PL
Addr State: Isles Of Scilly
Addr Suburb: Downs
Fhrs Id: 810772
Lat/Long: 49.8913418/-6.3470014
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 49.8909337/-6.3503521
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 49.8919656/-6.3468066
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
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 49.888942/-6.3448969
St Warna's Well
Natural: spring
Lat/Long: 49.8888322/-6.344876
The Punch Bowl
Natural: rock
Lat/Long: 49.8873481/-6.3413958
Wingletang Down
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 49.8874789/-6.3406494
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: outdoor
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 49.8920861/-6.3473596
The Nag's Head
Natural: rock
Lat/Long: 49.8899472/-6.3482662
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
Little Porth Askin
Natural: bay
Source: OS Open Names
Lat/Long: 49.8859647/-6.3434541
Little Porth Warna
Natural: bay
Source: OS Open Names
Lat/Long: 49.8865992/-6.344291
Great Porth Warna
Natural: bay
Source: OS Open Names
Lat/Long: 49.8873001/-6.3450365
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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