Perran Downs Explained

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Country:England
Region:South West England
Map Type:Cornwall
Official Name:Perran Downs
Unitary England:Cornwall
Lieutenancy England:Cornwall
Os Grid Reference:SW553304
Coordinates:50.123°N -5.424°W
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Perran Downs is a hamlet near Perranuthnoe, Goldsithney and St Hilary in Cornwall, England.[1] It is close by to the 13th-century St Hilary Church.

Perran Downs lies in Penwith district (Cornwall and Isles of Scilly), and has a population of 1,577.[2] A significant amount of semi-natural habitat of broad-leaved woodland can be found within and around Perran Downs. There are also some very small, isolated areas of coniferous woodland. An area of outstanding natural beauty, the landscape type is predominantly Grade 3 agricultural land of largely mixed farming with improved grassland as pasture for horses.[3] Nearest large towns are Penzance, Hayle and Helston.

Notes and References

  1. Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 203 Land's End & Isles of Scilly (St Ives & Lizard Point). 978-0-319-23289-7. Ordnance Survey. 2009.
  2. Web site: Rural deprivation in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly: Profile report for Goldsithney & Perran Downs . Cornwall RCC. Oxford Consultants for Social Inclusion (OCSI). 15 July 2015.
  3. Web site: Perranuthnoe. Neighbourhood Development Plan. 2021. Perranuthnoe Neighbourhood Development Plan. Perranuthnoe Parish Council.