Carn Levereth

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall

England

Carn Levereth

Trig pillar
Trig pillar Credit: Alex McGregor

Carn Levereth is a prominent headland located in Cornwall, England. Situated on the southwestern coast of the county, it overlooks the Celtic Sea and offers breathtaking views of the rugged coastline. This coastal feature is characterized by its towering cliffs, rocky outcrops, and stunning natural beauty.

The headland is part of the larger Levereth Peninsula, which is known for its dramatic landscapes and rich marine biodiversity. Carn Levereth stands tall at an elevation of approximately 200 feet above sea level, making it a prominent landmark in the area. Its commanding position allows visitors to enjoy sweeping vistas of the surrounding sea, sandy beaches, and nearby coves.

The headland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and photographers. The coastal paths that crisscross Carn Levereth offer visitors the opportunity to explore its wild and rugged terrain, while birdwatchers can spot a variety of seabirds that frequent the area. In addition, the peninsula is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare plant species and nesting sites for seabirds.

Carn Levereth is also steeped in history, with evidence of human occupation dating back thousands of years. Archaeological remains, such as ancient burial mounds and stone circles, can be found in the vicinity. These remnants serve as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that is intertwined with the natural beauty of this headland.

Overall, Carn Levereth is a captivating coastal feature that seamlessly blends natural splendor with historical significance. Its towering cliffs, panoramic views, and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Cornish coastline.

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Carn Levereth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 49.965679/-6.2639559 or Grid Reference SV9415. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Trig pillar
Trig pillar
A track on eastern St Martin’s The track runs uphill from the eastern end of Higher Town Bay to the Chapel Down and the Daymark.
A track on eastern St Martin’s
The track runs uphill from the eastern end of Higher Town Bay to the Chapel Down and the Daymark.
The Daymark From within the ruins of the Admiralty signal station of  1805.

The signal station is included in the Scheduled Monument comprising the whole of Chapel down and is described thus:

In 1804, an Admiralty signal station was built on northern Chapel Down to communicate with naval vessels by signal mast and to report on enemy shipping movements. It was decommissioned in 1815, superseded by semaphore operated from St Mary's. Its main building stands to 2.3m high in the north of a subrectangular enclosure 38m long, NNW-SSE, by up to 21m wide.

List Entry Number:1016508  <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1016508?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1016508?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 Daymark is separately listed Grade II*

List Entry Number:1141204 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1141204?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1141204?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 Daymark
From within the ruins of the Admiralty signal station of 1805. The signal station is included in the Scheduled Monument comprising the whole of Chapel down and is described thus: In 1804, an Admiralty signal station was built on northern Chapel Down to communicate with naval vessels by signal mast and to report on enemy shipping movements. It was decommissioned in 1815, superseded by semaphore operated from St Mary's. Its main building stands to 2.3m high in the north of a subrectangular enclosure 38m long, NNW-SSE, by up to 21m wide. List Entry Number:1016508 LinkExternal link The Daymark is separately listed Grade II* List Entry Number:1141204 LinkExternal link
Great Bay panorama On of the most beautiful spots on the islands.
Great Bay panorama
On of the most beautiful spots on the islands.
Rocky Shore, Little Ganilly Little Ganilly (Cornish: Goonhyli Bian, little salt water down) lies just to the north of Little Arthur.
Rocky Shore, Little Ganilly
Little Ganilly (Cornish: Goonhyli Bian, little salt water down) lies just to the north of Little Arthur.
Great Ganilly, West Porth Great Ganilly (Cornish: Goonhyli Meur) is the largest of the Eastern Isles and consists of two hills joined together by a low sandy neck.
Great Ganilly, West Porth
Great Ganilly (Cornish: Goonhyli Meur) is the largest of the Eastern Isles and consists of two hills joined together by a low sandy neck.
Isles of Scilly, Nornour Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It lies to the north of Great Ganilly to which it is joined by a boulder causeway at low tide. There is a small area of heath on the hill with heather and bell heather.
Isles of Scilly, Nornour
Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It lies to the north of Great Ganilly to which it is joined by a boulder causeway at low tide. There is a small area of heath on the hill with heather and bell heather.
Rocky Ledge between Nornour and Great Ganilly Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It is connected to Great Ganilly by a boulder causeway during low tide. The pyramidal island in the background is Hanjague, which is approximately 1 kilometre away.
Rocky Ledge between Nornour and Great Ganilly
Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It is connected to Great Ganilly by a boulder causeway during low tide. The pyramidal island in the background is Hanjague, which is approximately 1 kilometre away.
The Eastern Isles, Nornour Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It lies to the north of Great Ganilly and is connected to it by a boulder causeway that is visible only during low tide. There is a small area of heath on the hill with heather and bell heather.
The Eastern Isles, Nornour
Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It lies to the north of Great Ganilly and is connected to it by a boulder causeway that is visible only during low tide. There is a small area of heath on the hill with heather and bell heather.
Isles of Scilly, Nornour Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It lies to the north of Great Ganilly to which it is joined by a boulder causeway at low tide.
Isles of Scilly, Nornour
Nornour (Cornish: Ar No) consists of one hill covered in bracken. It lies to the north of Great Ganilly to which it is joined by a boulder causeway at low tide.
Rocks on the North Coast of Nornour The Eastern Isles (Cornish: Enesow Goonhyli) are a group of twelve small uninhabited islands  located to the south–east of St Martin's. The islands lie within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the Scilly Heritage Coast and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) first designated in 1971 for its flora and fauna (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Isles" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Isles">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).
Rocks on the North Coast of Nornour
The Eastern Isles (Cornish: Enesow Goonhyli) are a group of twelve small uninhabited islands located to the south–east of St Martin's. The islands lie within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the Scilly Heritage Coast and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) first designated in 1971 for its flora and fauna (LinkExternal link Wikipedia).
Isles of Scilly, Nornour The Eastern Isles (Cornish: Enesow Goonhyli) are a group of twelve small uninhabited islands  located to the south–east of St Martin's. The islands lie within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the Scilly Heritage Coast and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) first designated in 1971 for its flora and fauna (<span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Isles" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Isles">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).
Isles of Scilly, Nornour
The Eastern Isles (Cornish: Enesow Goonhyli) are a group of twelve small uninhabited islands located to the south–east of St Martin's. The islands lie within the Isles of Scilly Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, part of the Scilly Heritage Coast and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) first designated in 1971 for its flora and fauna (LinkExternal link Wikipedia).
Isles of Scilly Eastern Isles Looking through the gap between Nornour (on the right) and Great Ganilly.
Isles of Scilly Eastern Isles
Looking through the gap between Nornour (on the right) and Great Ganilly.
Seal Swimming in the Sea off Great Ganilly The Eastern Scilly Isles are one of three main grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pupping areas.
Seal Swimming in the Sea off Great Ganilly
The Eastern Scilly Isles are one of three main grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pupping areas.
Great Ganilly, Eastern Scilly Isles Great Ganilly (Cornish: Goonhyli Meur) is the largest of the Eastern Isles and consists of two hills joined together by a low sandy neck.
Great Ganilly, Eastern Scilly Isles
Great Ganilly (Cornish: Goonhyli Meur) is the largest of the Eastern Isles and consists of two hills joined together by a low sandy neck.
Grey Seals on the Beach at East Porth (Great Ganilly) The Eastern Scilly Isles are one of three main grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pupping areas.
Grey Seals on the Beach at East Porth (Great Ganilly)
The Eastern Scilly Isles are one of three main grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pupping areas.
Great Ganilly, East Porth The Eastern Scilly Isles are one of three main grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pupping areas.
Great Ganilly, East Porth
The Eastern Scilly Isles are one of three main grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pupping areas.
The Eastern Isles, Hanjague Hanjague (Cornish: An Wynjek, the windy one) is a sea stack approximately one kilometre north-east of Great Gannilly, and is the easternmost island in the archipelago. The island has no vegetation and is used as a roost by birds.
The Eastern Isles, Hanjague
Hanjague (Cornish: An Wynjek, the windy one) is a sea stack approximately one kilometre north-east of Great Gannilly, and is the easternmost island in the archipelago. The island has no vegetation and is used as a roost by birds.
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Carn Levereth is located at Grid Ref: SV9415 (Lat: 49.965679, Lng: -6.2639559)

Division: Isles of Scilly

Unitary Authority: Isles of Scilly

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///waistcoat.whips.stole. Near St Martin's, Isles of Scilly

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 49.965679,-6.2639559
Chapel Down
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 49.9645213/-6.2651179
St Martin's Head
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 49.9674429/-6.2657758
Mullet Pool
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 49.9635851/-6.2610873
Northward Bight
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 49.9655865/-6.2622675
Southward Bight
Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 49.9649309/-6.2616345
Pope's Hole
Natural: cave_entrance
Lat/Long: 49.964402/-6.2624195
St Martins Head
Description: OS trig pillar
Ele: 47.137
Man Made: survey_point
Note: Accurate location import for imagery offset calibration
Ref: 10
Source: Ordnance Survey (OGL)
Survey Point: pillar
Lat/Long: 49.9664239/-6.2660514
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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