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Gorran Churchtown

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Gorran Churchtown
Gorran Churchtown with tower of St Goran's church in the background
OS grid referenceSW998422
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
List of places
UK
England
Cornwall

Gorran Churchtown is a village in the parish of St Goran, Cornwall, England.[1] Gorran Churchtown is situated approximately nine miles (14 km) south-southwest of St Austell; Gorran Haven, the largest settlement in the parish, is a mile to the east.[1]

Gorran Churchtown lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation, with the same status and protection as a National Park.

References

  1. ^ a b Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 204 Truro & Falmouth (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2009. ISBN 978-0-319-23290-3.