Tolcarne

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Tolcarne

Wheal Grenville Fortesque's shaft and whim The impressive engine house at Fortesque's shaft with the drawing whim beyond. See
<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4131867" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4131867">Link</a> for more details.
Wheal Grenville Fortesque's shaft and whim Credit: Richard Bird

Tolcarne is a small coastal village located in Cornwall, England. Situated on the south coast of the county, Tolcarne is known for its stunning sandy beach and picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean. The village is a popular destination for tourists looking to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Tolcarne is home to a variety of charming cafes, restaurants, and shops, as well as a few small hotels and guesthouses for visitors to stay in. The beach at Tolcarne is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports such as surfing and paddleboarding.

The village is surrounded by rugged cliffs and rolling hills, making it a great destination for hikers and nature lovers. The nearby South West Coast Path offers stunning views of the coastline and is a popular route for walkers.

Overall, Tolcarne is a peaceful and scenic village with plenty to offer visitors looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the beauty of the Cornish coast.

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Tolcarne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.202184/-5.28586 or Grid Reference SW6538. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wheal Grenville Fortesque's shaft and whim The impressive engine house at Fortesque's shaft with the drawing whim beyond. See
<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4131867" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4131867">Link</a> for more details.
Wheal Grenville Fortesque's shaft and whim
The impressive engine house at Fortesque's shaft with the drawing whim beyond. See Link for more details.
Old Wayside Cross in Camborne churchyard Camborne Cross, the head and neck of an old wayside cross moved to Camborne churchyard south of the church in Camborne parish. The cross was originally sited at Camborne Cross SW648398, was moved to Trevu House SW651394 in 1845, and then to its current location in 1935.

Milestone Society National ID: CWKE_CAM05
Old Wayside Cross in Camborne churchyard
Camborne Cross, the head and neck of an old wayside cross moved to Camborne churchyard south of the church in Camborne parish. The cross was originally sited at Camborne Cross SW648398, was moved to Trevu House SW651394 in 1845, and then to its current location in 1935. Milestone Society National ID: CWKE_CAM05
Old Wayside Cross off Chapel Street, Camborne Killivose Cross, also called Trevu Cross number 2, the head of a wayside cross moved inside the railings at the southwest corner of the site of Wesley Chapel on Chapel Street in Camborne parish. Grade II Listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1142651" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1142651">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 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1006666" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1006666">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: CWKE_CAM07
Old Wayside Cross off Chapel Street, Camborne
Killivose Cross, also called Trevu Cross number 2, the head of a wayside cross moved inside the railings at the southwest corner of the site of Wesley Chapel on Chapel Street in Camborne parish. Grade II Listed LinkExternal link and a Scheduled Monument LinkExternal link. Milestone Society National ID: CWKE_CAM07
Cross Milestone Society National ID: CWKE_CAM05
National Survey of Wayside Features by The Milestone Society
Cross
Milestone Society National ID: CWKE_CAM05 National Survey of Wayside Features by The Milestone Society
Beacon Methodist Church
Beacon Methodist Church
Former Free United Church
Former Free United Church
Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
Beacon Methodist Church
Beacon Methodist Church
Corner of Trevenson Street and  Stray Park Road
Corner of Trevenson Street and Stray Park Road
St John the Baptist RC Church
St John the Baptist RC Church
Camborne Wesley Methodist Church
Camborne Wesley Methodist Church
Bus stop
Bus stop
Camborne Library
Camborne Library
Plantation Chapel
Plantation Chapel
St. John's Church
St. John's Church
Former Mission Church with adjoining Sunday School at left
Former Mission Church with adjoining Sunday School at left
Troon Methodist Church
Troon Methodist Church
Chapel Square leading to Chapel Farm
Chapel Square leading to Chapel Farm
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Tolcarne is located at Grid Ref: SW6538 (Lat: 50.202184, Lng: -5.28586)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.202184,-5.28586
Beacon
Is In: Cornwall, England, UK
Name Kw: Tansys
Place: village
Lat/Long: 50.2062211/-5.2861137
Bus Stop
Pendarves Road
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
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Bus Stop
Pendarves Road
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Bin: no
Bus: yes
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Passenger Information Display: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import;survey
Lat/Long: 50.2047416/-5.2822581
Bus Stop
Newton Road
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Description: Lay-by opposite S bound
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Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: CBORNE
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Naptan Verified: no
Passenger Information Display: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import;survey
Survey Date: 2020-10-28
Lat/Long: 50.2007402/-5.279218
Bus Stop
Beacon Square
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Description: Signage on pole next to post box
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Passenger Information Display: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import;survey
Survey Date: 2020-10-28
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Bus Stop
Top of Cadogan Road
Bus: yes
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Note: 2021-04-29 Survey no signage or road markings indicating a bus stop here
Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
Beacon Square
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Description: Signage on pole with markings on the ground, next to street sign
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Passenger Information Display: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import;survey
Survey Date: 2020-10-28
Lat/Long: 50.2064409/-5.285293
The Tutu Shop
Addr City: Camborne
Addr Hamlet: Beacon
Addr Housenumber: 2-4
Addr Postcode: TR14 7SQ
Addr Street: Pendarves Street
Check Date: 2012-08-26
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 50.2062249/-5.2853036
Knave-Go-By
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q42888068
Lat/Long: 50.2035276/-5.2911751
Place Of Worship
Beacon Methodist Church
Addr City: Camborne
Addr Street: The Squarre
Addr Suburb: Beacon
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Religion: christian
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Chimney
Historic: ruins
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Chimney
Historic: ruins
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Power: pole
Source: approximate
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Power: pole
Source: approximate
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Ford: stepping_stones
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Pub
Beacon Inn
Addr City: Camborne
Addr Country: GB
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Beacon Stores
Addr City: Camborne
Addr Country: GB
Addr Hamlet: Beacon
Addr Housenumber: 80
Addr Postcode: TR14 7SE
Addr Street: Fore Street
Fhrs Id: 1097023
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 50.2065277/-5.2859559
David Moyle Butchers
Addr City: Camborne
Addr Country: GB
Addr Hamlet: Beacon
Addr Housenumber: 74
Addr Postcode: TR14 7SE
Addr Street: Fore Street
Fhrs Id: 505053
Shop: butcher
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Noexit: yes
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Noexit: yes
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Noexit: yes
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Entrance: yes
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Entrance: yes
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Entrance: yes
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Barrier: stile
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Barrier: stile
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Barrier: stile
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Information: guidepost
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Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Barrier: stile
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Board Type: notice
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.206544/-5.2854256
Public Bookcase
Phone Box Swap Shop
Booth: K6
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Public Bookcase Type: phone_box
Lat/Long: 50.2063611/-5.2854645
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Description: Outside the shop on the junction with Tolcarne Road with the bus stop
Drive Through: no
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: TR14 81D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey;aerial imagery;streetlevel imagery
Survey Date: 2024-03-20
Lat/Long: 50.2062959/-5.2852821
Waste Basket
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2020-07-11
Lat/Long: 50.2037783/-5.2905855
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:30; Sa 07:30
Description: In the wall at the end of the wall next to drive way
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: TR14 118
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2020-07-11
Lat/Long: 50.2038449/-5.290448
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Source: bing
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Power: generator
Source: bing
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Source: bing
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Source: bing
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Source: bing;wpd_open_data
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Source: bing;wpd_open_data
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Source: bing
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