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Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are special places in the southwest of England. They are known for their beautiful coastlines, rich history, and unique culture. To help manage these areas, they are divided into smaller parts called civil parishes and towns. Think of these as local communities, each with its own identity and often its own local council that helps make decisions for the people living there.

What are Civil Parishes and Towns?
Exploring Cornwall's Communities
- Towns in Cornwall
- Civil Parishes in Cornwall
The Isles of Scilly
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What are Civil Parishes and Towns?

In England, a civil parish is the smallest type of local government area. It's like a local neighborhood or village area that has its own council. These councils look after things like local parks, community halls, and footpaths. They help make sure the area is a good place to live.

A town is usually a larger area than a civil parish, with more people and often a bigger local council. Some towns are also civil parishes. A city is even bigger, like Truro in Cornwall, which is the only city in the county. An unparished area means there isn't a civil parish council for that specific spot.

Exploring Cornwall's Communities

Cornwall is a large county with many different communities. Each one has its own English name and often a traditional Cornish name too! The Cornish language is an important part of Cornwall's heritage.

Towns in Cornwall

Many towns in Cornwall are busy centers with lots of people and activities. Here are some of the larger ones:

Bodmin (Cornish: Bosvenegh) is a historic town with a population of about 12,881 people. It used to be a very important center.
Bude–Stratton (Cornish: Bud–Strasnedh) is a popular coastal town with around 9,242 residents, known for its beaches.
Camborne (Cornish: Kammbronn) is one of the biggest towns, with about 20,010 people. It has a strong history linked to mining.
Falmouth (Cornish: Aberfal) is a large port town, home to around 26,767 people. It's famous for its harbor and university.
Helston (Cornish: Hellys) has about 9,780 residents and is well-known for its annual Flora Day festival.
Launceston (Cornish: Lannstefan) is a historic market town with a castle, home to about 7,135 people.
Liskeard (Cornish: Lyskerrys) has a population of around 8,656 and is a gateway to Bodmin Moor.
Looe (Cornish: Logh) is a charming fishing town with about 5,280 residents, split into East and West Looe.
Lostwithiel (Cornish: Lostwydhyel) is a smaller town of about 2,739 people, known for its antique shops.
Newquay (Cornish: Tewyn Plustry) is a very popular seaside resort, with a population of about 19,423. It's famous for surfing.
Padstow (Cornish: Lannwedhenek) is a lovely fishing port with around 3,162 residents, known for its food scene.
Penzance (Cornish: Pensans) is a major town with about 21,168 people. It's a busy port and a great base for exploring West Cornwall.
Penryn (Cornish: Penrynn) is a historic port town with around 7,166 residents, close to Falmouth.
Porthleven (Cornish: Porthleven) is a smaller coastal town of about 3,190 people, known for its picturesque harbor.
Redruth (Cornish: Resrudh) has a population of about 12,352 and is another town with a strong mining heritage.
Saltash (Cornish: Essa) is a town of about 14,964 people, located on the River Tamar, close to Plymouth.
St Austell (Cornish: Sen Ostell) is a large town with around 18,378 residents, famous for its china clay industry.
St Blazey (Cornish: Lanndreth) has about 6,632 people and is near the Eden Project.
St Columb Major (Cornish: Sen Kolomm Veur) is a smaller town of about 3,984 people.
St Ives (Cornish: Porth Ia) is a beautiful coastal town with around 11,165 residents, known for its art scene and beaches.
St Just in Penwith (Cornish: Lannyust) is a town of about 4,690 people, located near the very tip of Cornwall.
Torpoint (Cornish: Penntorr) has about 8,457 residents and is a naval town on the Rame Peninsula.
Truro (Cornish: Truru) is the only city in Cornwall, with a population of about 17,431. It's the county's administrative center.
Wadebridge (Cornish: Ponsrys) is a town of about 6,351 people, located on the River Camel.

Civil Parishes in Cornwall

Many smaller communities in Cornwall are civil parishes. These areas vary greatly in size and population. Some are very small, while others are quite large. They all play a part in the local life of Cornwall. Here are just a few examples:

Advent (Cornish: Sen Adhwynn) is a small civil parish with only 153 people.
Altarnun (Cornish: Alternonn) is a larger civil parish with 976 residents.
Breage (Cornish: Eglosbrek) has a population of 2,955.
Calstock (Cornish: Kalstok) is a large civil parish with 6,095 people.
Carn Brea (Cornish: Carn Bre) is a significant civil parish with 7,466 residents, named after a famous hill.
Constantine (Cornish: Lanngostentin) has 1,705 people.
Crowan (Cornish: Egloskrowenn) is home to 2,375 residents.
Gwennap (Cornish: Lanwenep) has 1,501 people and is known for its historic mining landscape.
Illogan (Cornish: Egloshal) is a large civil parish with 5,585 residents.
Lanner (Cornish: Lannergh) has 2,493 people.
Ludgvan (Cornish: Ludewan) is a civil parish with 3,184 residents.
Mevagissey (Cornish: Lannvorek) is a charming fishing village and civil parish with 2,221 people.
Perranzabuloe (Cornish: Pyran yn Treth) is a large coastal civil parish with 5,382 residents.
Roche (Cornish: An Garrek) has 2,876 people and is known for its distinctive rock outcrop.
St Agnes (Cornish: Breanek) is a popular coastal civil parish with 7,257 residents.
St Cleer (Cornish: Sen Kler) has 3,257 people.
St Dennis (Cornish: Tredhinas) is a civil parish with 2,696 people.
St Stephen in Brannel (Cornish: Eglosstefan) is a large civil parish with 6,775 residents, also linked to the china clay industry.
Tintagel (Cornish: Dintagell) is a famous civil parish with 1,822 people, known for its legendary castle.
Tywardreath and Par (Cornish: Chi war Dreth ha Porth) has 3,161 residents.
Veryan (Cornish: Elerghi) is a civil parish with 982 people, famous for its unique round houses.
Wendron (Cornish: Egloswendron) has 2,476 residents.
Zennor (Cornish: Sen Senar) is a small, historic civil parish with 217 people, known for its mermaid legend.

The Isles of Scilly

The Isles of Scilly are a beautiful group of islands off the coast of Cornwall. They are also divided into civil parishes.

Bryher (Cornish: Breyer) is a small island civil parish with 92 people.
St Agnes (Cornish: Ragynys) is another island civil parish with 73 residents.
St Martin's (Cornish: Brechiek) has 142 people.
St Mary's (Cornish: Ennor) is the largest island and civil parish in the Isles of Scilly, with a population of 1,666.
Tresco (Cornish: Ynys Skaw) is an island civil parish with 180 residents, famous for its Abbey Garden.
Wolf Rock is an unparished area with no permanent residents, known for its lighthouse.

These civil parishes, towns, and the city of Truro, along with the islands of Scilly, all contribute to the rich tapestry of life in this unique part of England. Each one has its own story, its own people, and its own place in the history and future of Cornwall.

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Crowdy Reservoir near Advent
The Kings Head pub in Altarnun
The River Lynher near Antony
Horse riders in Blisland
A quiet lane in Boconnoc
Fore Street in Bodmin
St Mary's Church in Botusfleming
Bennacott Methodist Church in Boyton
Lesceave Rocks near Breage
Milldown Wood near Broadoak
Rushy Bay on Bryher, Isles of Scilly
Bude Haven
Argal Reservoir near Budock Water
A road leading to Kelly Bray, Callington
Calstock and its famous viaduct
Ancient crosses at Camborne Parish Church
Manor Farm in Camelford
Cardinham Parish Church
Mills Hall in Carharrack
Magnolia at Pine Lodge, Carlyon
Michell's Whim, a mining engine house near Carn Brea
Chacewater Literary Institute
A barn in Bosoughan, Colan
A cottage near Polwheveral Mill in Constantine
Crantock Beach
Clowance Estate in Crowan
St Cubert's Church in Cubert
Fields near Tregony, Cuby
Chapels at Cury White Cross
Davidstow Creamery
Sunrise over Whitsand Bay, Deviock
Bosent Cross in Dobwalls and Trewidland
West Looe River in Duloe
Cattle in the river at Egloshayle
Egloskerry village
The keep at Pendennis Castle, Falmouth
Sunset on Carrick Roads near Feock
Sunrise view of Boscastle Harbour, Forrabury and Minster
Fowey seen from the water
St Germoe's Chair in Germoe
Portscatho in Gerrans
Cadgwith Cove in Grade–Ruan
Fore Street in Grampound
View from Gunwalloe Cove
Bridge over the creek in Gweek
Engine house at Cusvey, Gwennap
Surfing at Gwithian Sands, Gwinear–Gwithian
Hayle viaduct
Helland Church
Coinagehall Street in Helston
Samphire Island near Illogan
Road into Jacobstow
Friends' Meeting House near Kea
Terraced houses at Green Bottom, Kenwyn
Pasture near Kilkhampton Castle
Ladock village
Lizard RNLI lifeboat station, Landewednack
Circular lawn in Landrake with St Erney
Quay Cottage at Salter Mill, Landulph
Stone cross on Laneast Downs
Gatehouse and Garden at Lanhydrock House
Lamorick village, Lanivet
Lower Tregantle, Lanlivery
Baronet's Engine House near Lanner
Cottages in Lanreath
Polperro Harbour, Lansallos
Fowey Harbour from Polruan, Lanteglos
The Post Office in Grimscott, Launcells
Launceston Castle
Lawhitton Church
River Valency valley, Lesnewth
Gravestones at Trevadlock, Lewannick
Trekenner Village, Lezant
Mine engine house near Minions, Linkinhorne
Moorswater viaduct near Liskeard
East Looe River
The Guildhall in Lostwithiel
Eglos Farm, Ludgvan
China clay for export, Luxulyan
Mist over Argal Reservoir, Mabe
Anemones at Trengwainton Gardens, Madron
The Cremyll Ferry, Maker with Rame
Quay at the mouth of Frenchman's Creek, Manaccan
St Michael's Mount and Marazion
Footpath to Widemouth Bay, Marhamchurch
Mawgan Cross in Mawgan in Meneage
Beacon Cove, Mawgan in Pydar
Bream Cove, Mawnan
Bridge and garden in Menheniot
Mevagissey Harbour
Duckpond at Tregawn Farm, Michaelstow
Anderton and Millbrook Lake, Millbrook
Chûn Quoit, Morvah
Looe train at Terras bridge, Morval
Cattle and Church in Morwenstow
Mullion Cove Harbour
Pilot gigs launching at Flushing Beach, Mylor
Atlantic Hotel and headland from Tolcarne Beach, Newquay
Kilmar Tor, North Hill
Tamar Otter Sanctuary, North Petherwin
Track to Haydon Farm, North Tamerton
The St. Tinney Arms, Otterham
Padstow inner harbour
Potato harvest at Raginnis, Paul
Pelynt village
Kings Arms pub in Penryn
Pentewan Sands Caravan Site
Pilchards, Penzance
Cottages on the valleyside, Perranarworthal
Vegetable production land by Mounts Bay, Perranuthnoe
Bolingey, Perranzabuloe
The Fal chain ferry at Trelissick, Philleigh
Cornish fields at Kernock near Pillaton
Sunset over Porthleven
Royal Navy Rescue Helicopter passing Western Hill, Portreath
Northern Beach on Widemouth Sand, Poundstock
The Old Methodist Church in Probus
Maids House, Quethiock
Cornish Miner Statue in Redruth
Old Hermitage, Roche
Pond at Ruan Lanihorne
Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash
Carn Euny ancient village, Sancreed
Sennen Cove
Path entrance by Tregantle Fort, Sheviock
Gardens at Trevarno, Sithney
Inscribed Stone in South Hill Churchyard
Farmyard in South Petherwin
Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes
Lighthouse at sunset, St Agnes, Isles of Scilly
St Allen Church
Stepping stones in St Anthony in Meneage
Trenance Road, St Austell
Dock at Charlestown, St Austell Bay
The Hot, Dry Biome at Eden Project, St Blazey
A Grand Day Out near St Breock
Old Inn in St Breward
Boats and Capstan at Penberth Cove, St Buryan
Trethevy Quoit, St Cleer
St Clement on the Tresillian River at sunset
St Clether, Tregulland
West Street, St Columb Major
Vogue Hill, St Day
View over St Dennis Village
St Dominick Primary School
Harbour Entrance to Port Isaac, St Endellion
Preaching Pit, St Enoder
Muck spreading near St Erme
Chapel Hill, St Erth
House by the Crossroads, St Ervan
Former married quarters of St Eval airfield
Spring at Heligan Gardens, St Ewe
Crackington Haven, St Gennys
St Germans Viaduct with an evening train
Chapel at Laity Moor, St Gluvias
Hemmick Beach, St Goran
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Relubbus, St Hilary
Sheep just shorn near St Issey
Pensilva Street, St Ive
Painting St Ives from the Malakoff
Ninney Rocks, St John
Crumbling Rusey Cliff, St Juliot
War memorial, St Just in Penwith
Celtic cross in St Just in Roseland churchyard
St Keverne Village Square
St Kew Inn from the highway
Lametton Mill, St Keyne
Jesus Christ Superstar at the Minack Theatre, St Levan
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St Mabyn's church and inn
Looe Monkey Sanctuary, St Martin by Looe
Trelowarren Chapel, St Martin in Meneage
Scilly Point, St Martin's, Isles of Scilly
Beach in Hugh Town, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
Coryton Arms, St Mellion
Solitary surfer at Treyarnon, St Merryn
Converted chapel at Trelowth, St Mewan
Porthluney Cove from the east, St Michael Caerhays
Tresillian River, St Michael Penkevil
St. Michael's Mount and Mount's Bay
Hayle Bay, St Minver Highlands
Red ochre sails off The Greenaway, St Minver Lowlands
Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot
Metha Road, St Newlyn East
St. Pinnock church, east end
Clay empties crossing Golant harbour, St Sampson
Horses near Carloggas, St Stephen in Brannel
Steam Engine at Newmills, St Stephens by Launceston Rural
Barrett's Zawn, St Teath
Eliot Arms, Tregadillett, St Thomas the Apostle Rural
The Manor House at Hengar Manor, St Tudy
Building next to the River, Lerryn, St Veep
Cransworth Common Farm, Rosenannon, St Wenn
St Winnow in snow
A Bulb Field, Stithians
Millennium Stone, Stokeclimsland
The Ruins, Tintagel
Torpoint Chain Ferry
Trevalgan Hill, Towednack
The Old Town Hall, Tregoney
Church of St Winwallo, Tremaine
Treneglos towards Treskellow
The Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly
Tresmeer old station
Grower Rock, Trevalga
Rescorla, Treverbyn
Pipers Pool Methodist Chapel, Trewen
Truro rooftops
Par beach in August, Tywardreath and Par
Veryan Round Houses
Anneka's Bridge, Wadebridge
Warbstow Cross houses from Warbstow Bury
Boulders on Carburrow Tor, Warleggan
Wooded valley side on Goscott Farm, Week St Mary
Higher Garlidna Farm, Wendron
Werrington at Yeolmbridge
Swannacott Wood, Whitstone
Mill houses at Withielgoose, Withiel
Wolf Rock Lighthouse
The pine, the pub sign and the church in Zennor

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