Visit Mullion, Cornwall Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Mullion, Cornwall

  

Mullion, Cornwall Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Mullion, Cornwall

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Mullion, Cornwall history

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Evidence for prehistoric burial mounds, Celtic crosses and ancient chapel sites in the parish. Evidence of copper and china clay mining, and a World War II airfield at Predannack. Several barrows at Angrowse yielded prehistoric remains when excavated.

Mullion, Cornwall etymology

The parish takes its name from Saint Melaine, the Breton Bishop of Rennes who supposedly took office in 519. The parish name has evolved over the years, with references in the parish records to St Mullyon, St Mullian, Mullyan, Mulion, and St Mullion. In the Valor Ecclesiasticus carried out in 1535 the village name is recorded as Melyan.

Mullion, Cornwall geography / climate

The parish comprises 5,007 acres (20 km) of land, 8 acres (3.2 ha) of water and 55 acres of foreshore. It is on the Lizard Peninsula, which lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Mullion contains three designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)

Mullion Churchtown

The main village of Mullion is situated in the north of the parish, approximately 65 metres (210′) above sea level. The village sits at the end of two river valleys which run southwest from the village, descending steeply to meet the sea at Polurrian Cove and Mullion Cove. North of the village is a third river valley which defines the boundary between Mullion and the neighbouring parish of Gunwalloe.

Predannack Downs

To the south of the village the land gently rises and levels out onto a plateau at a height of around 85 metres (279 ft) above sea level. In the centre of the downs lies the World War II, Predannack Airfield, currently a satellite of nearby RNAS Culdrose. The southern extent of the parish is marked by a steep river valley cut into the downs, meeting the sea at Kynance Cove.

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16 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Mullion, Cornwall places to visit

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Mullion, Cornwall has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Mullion, Cornwall’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Mullion, Cornwall’s information audio spots:

St Corentine’s Church, Cury St Corentine’s Church, Cury is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Cury, Cornwall, England, UK.

Bonython Manor Bonython Manor near Cury, Cornwall, is an estate garden on the Lizard peninsula. The owners have been Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nathan since 1999.

Visit Mullion, Cornwall plaques