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Perranporth HistoryAlthough it’s known today as an energetic seaside resort, if you look a little closer you’ll see the layers of history that surround the village of Perranporth. Perranporth holiday cottages are not only perfect for beach holidays but also for those who love to exolpre the secrets of an area...and there are certainly plenty to find! |
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St Piran's CoveThe name of Perranporth comes from the Cornish for St Piran’s Cove. St Piran is the patron saint of Cornwall and the country’s flag still displays his symbol of a black background with a white cross. St Piran has a special place in the hearts of Perranporth residents as he is believed to have founded The Lost Church, close to Perranporth. This remarkable seventh century church was buried beneath sand for many years, and although uncovered in the 20 century it has since started to become buried again!
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Piran RoundSt Piran’s Round lies to the east of Perranporth, a hill camp dating back to the Iron Age. This amphitheatre is believed to have been used to host games and performances, especially Mystery Plays which were used for religious instruction. The round is very large, and would have been able to seat an audience of hundreds. The Gorsedd ceremony is occasionally performed at Piran Round, and 1969 and 1973 saw medieval Cornish plays acted at the ancient theatre for the first time in centuries.
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Perranporth AirfieldPerranporth Airfield is still in use, although it acted as a Spitfire Station during World War II. The airfield saw pilots from the world over take off from it, and the control tower houses a roll of honour dedicated to those who died. This airfield is viewed as one of the most important remaining from the Second World War, and it includes some fascinating points of interest. These days, the airfield is used for less serious pursuits – and leisure and scenic flights are the only ones to take off from it. |
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MiningMining is a huge piece of Perranporth history. Once a tin mining village, Perranporth is peppered with the haunting remains of once-bustling tin mines. Visitors to Perranporth have the opportunity to visit a working tin mine, The Blue Hills Tin Stream. The valley surrounding Perranporth has seen the production of tin for centuries, both from tin streamers and tin miners. Blue Hills Tin Stream is owned and run by the Wills family, and their ancestors have mined the area for many generations, and they have produced tin products from their site for more than 35 years!
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The HanoverThere’s a fascinating piece of history in Perranporth – but it’s under the sea! Hanover Cove was named after a 1763 English Brigantine shipwreck that lies nearby to this day. The ship was returning from Portugal to Falmouth when severe gales caused her to veer into the rocks and wreck. Only 3 crew members out of 27 survived. The Hanover was transporting gold and valuables worth £60,000, which is rumoured to have a value today of £50 million! Over the years, divers have found cannons, rings, the ship’s bell and many more artefacts from the wreck, and it’s now buried under several metres of sand.
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