Carleen

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Carleen

The lane from Balwest This well-surfaced lane is classified as a footpath. It seems obvious that this was the lane serving the quarries on Tregonning Hill and should, at the least, be a bridleway. Cornwall Council have now (2021) raised a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) to change its status. — The lane from Balwest Credit: David Medcalf

Carleen is a small village located in the civil parish of Breage, in the county of Cornwall, England. Situated approximately 3 miles northwest of Helston, Carleen is a rural settlement surrounded by countryside and farmland. The village is part of the beautiful and picturesque region known as West Cornwall, which is renowned for its stunning landscapes and coastline.

Carleen is a close-knit community with a population of around 300 residents. The village retains its traditional charm, with a scattering of stone cottages and farmhouses lining its narrow lanes. The local economy is predominantly based on agriculture, with farming and horticulture playing a significant role in the community's livelihood.

Although small in size, Carleen benefits from its proximity to larger towns nearby. The bustling market town of Helston offers a range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities, all of which are easily accessible to Carleen's residents.

The surrounding area provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration. Just a short drive away, visitors can enjoy the stunning coastline, with beautiful beaches and coastal paths to discover. The nearby Loe Pool, the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall, is a popular spot for walking, birdwatching, and fishing.

Carleen offers a peaceful and idyllic countryside setting, providing its residents with a close community spirit and a tranquil way of life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.122959/-5.335141 or Grid Reference SW6130. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The lane from Balwest This well-surfaced lane is classified as a footpath. It seems obvious that this was the lane serving the quarries on Tregonning Hill and should, at the least, be a bridleway. Cornwall Council have now (2021) raised a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) to change its status.

The lane from Balwest

This well-surfaced lane is classified as a footpath. It seems obvious that this was the lane serving the quarries on Tregonning Hill and should, at the least, be a bridleway. Cornwall Council have now (2021) raised a Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) to change its status.

Bridleway near the clay pit pool The pool is only a few yards to the left, but completely hidden by vegetation.

Bridleway near the clay pit pool

The pool is only a few yards to the left, but completely hidden by vegetation.

A rather touching memorial bench on Tregonning Hill

A rather touching memorial bench on Tregonning Hill

Mount's Bay from Tremorvu Camp Site A lovely view from an isolated camp site during the height of summer in Cornwall.

Mount's Bay from Tremorvu Camp Site

A lovely view from an isolated camp site during the height of summer in Cornwall.

William Cookworthy memorial on Tregonning Hill Just behind the memorial can be seen the quarry face where china clay was first excavated in Britain for the use in the manufacture of porcelain. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2662025">SW6029 : Quarry on Tregonning Hill</a>.

William Cookworthy memorial on Tregonning Hill

Just behind the memorial can be seen the quarry face where china clay was first excavated in Britain for the use in the manufacture of porcelain. See SW6029 : Quarry on Tregonning Hill.

Path up Tregonning Hill, Balwest After the path leaves the tarmac lane from Balwest.

Path up Tregonning Hill, Balwest

After the path leaves the tarmac lane from Balwest.

Junction of paths, Tregonning Hill Behind me is the path from Balwest, ahead is the path to Tregonning, and to the left is the path to the top of Tregonning Hill.

Junction of paths, Tregonning Hill

Behind me is the path from Balwest, ahead is the path to Tregonning, and to the left is the path to the top of Tregonning Hill.

Down the steps on Tregonning Hill The path to the top of the hill goes down a few steps before going up again to the top.

Down the steps on Tregonning Hill

The path to the top of the hill goes down a few steps before going up again to the top.

Road from Ashton to Balwest at Tresoweshill Looking north-westward.

Road from Ashton to Balwest at Tresoweshill

Looking north-westward.

Big seat, little seat

Big seat, little seat

Rope railings on path near Ashton memorial cross

Rope railings on path near Ashton memorial cross

The Preaching Pit on Tregonning Hill I believe services are still held here on occasion.

The Preaching Pit on Tregonning Hill

I believe services are still held here on occasion.

The story of The Preaching Pit A plaque on the path to the pit.

The story of The Preaching Pit

A plaque on the path to the pit.

The path to The Preaching Pit Almost overgrown in late summer.

The path to The Preaching Pit

Almost overgrown in late summer.

The flat ridge of Tregonning Hill

The flat ridge of Tregonning Hill

An old quarry on Tregonning Hill The vegetation has grown in the last ten years. See: <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2662025" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2662025">Link</a>

An old quarry on Tregonning Hill

The vegetation has grown in the last ten years. See: Link

Memorial stone for William Cookworthy Placed in 2005 to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of William Cookworthy who discovered China Clay on Tregonning Hill. See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.cornwall-calling.co.uk/famous-cornish-people/cookworthy.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.cornwall-calling.co.uk/famous-cornish-people/cookworthy.htm">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>

Memorial stone for William Cookworthy

Placed in 2005 to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of William Cookworthy who discovered China Clay on Tregonning Hill. See: Link

Higher Lane, Ashton

Higher Lane, Ashton

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Carleen is located at Grid Ref: SW6130 (Lat: 50.122959, Lng: -5.335141)

Unitary Authority: Cornwall

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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Located within 500m of 50.122959,-5.335141

Carleen

Is In: Cornwall, England, UK

Is In Country: England

Is In Country Code: GB

Is In County: Cornwall

Place: hamlet

Lat/Long: 50.1235337/-5.3365398

Bus Stop

Hill View

Naptan AtcoCode: 0800COD40859

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Hill View

Naptan Indicator: Opp

Naptan NaptanCode: corajdga

Naptan Street: Unclassified

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 50.1237413/-5.3346626

Bus Stop

Bus Shelter

Naptan AtcoCode: 0800COD40860

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Bus Shelter

Naptan NaptanCode: corajdgd

Naptan Street: Unclassified

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 50.123858/-5.3346707

Boslowen B&B

Source: survey

Tourism: guest_house

Lat/Long: 50.1187146/-5.335187

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: small_installation

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Source: bing

Lat/Long: 50.1226719/-5.3308985

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: small_installation

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Source: bing

Lat/Long: 50.1228576/-5.336924

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: small_installation

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Source: bing

Lat/Long: 50.1228241/-5.33703

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: small_installation

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Source: bing

Lat/Long: 50.1231826/-5.3370327

Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off

Drive Through: no

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Mounting: pier

Post Box Type: lamp

Ref: TR13 23D

Royal Cypher: EIIR

Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113

Source: survey;streetlevel imagery;aerial imagery

Lat/Long: 50.1237885/-5.3343965

Entrance: yes

Lat/Long: 50.1217689/-5.3365459

Defibrillator

Access: yes

Defibrillator Location: outside Carleen Village Hall

Emergency: defibrillator

Indoor: no

Ref GB The Circuit: 5AAC3803-F9A5-412C-96EF-B0CB00A0865B

Lat/Long: 50.1217523/-5.336507

Public Bookcase

Booth: K6

Disused Amenity: telephone

Man Made: telephone_box

Public Bookcase Type: phone_box

Lat/Long: 50.1219491/-5.3368082

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 50.1222432/-5.3369173

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 50.1228095/-5.3377743

Give Way

Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 50.1227883/-5.3378471

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

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