Botallack
Botallack
Botallack is a historic village situated on the western coastline of Cornwall, England. It’s best known for its rich industrial heritage, with deep roots in the region’s storied tin and copper mining industry. Nestled among the rugged landscapes and dramatic cliff faces, Botallack provides a glimpse into Cornwall’s past that makes it a must-visit location for history enthusiasts.
The village’s most iconic feature is the Botallack Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This old tin mine, which extends under the Atlantic Ocean, is a symbol of the area’s industrial heritage. Its most notable features are the Crowns Engine Houses, two distinct structures precariously perched on the edge of the cliffs, providing a stark contrast with the wild Atlantic Ocean. These structures, now maintained by the National Trust, offer an insight into the often perilous conditions miners worked in.
The scenery around Botallack is breathtakingly beautiful, with stunning ocean views and rugged landscapes that have been shaped by centuries of mining activities. The South West Coast Path, which runs through the area, is a popular route for walkers who want to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. This is also a perfect place for bird watchers and nature lovers due to its diverse wildlife.
Moreover, Botallack has found fame in recent years as a filming location for the hit BBC drama Poldark, which showcased the beauty and history of the Cornish coast. The village is quaint and tranquil, with a small population, offering a taste of Cornish rural life.
Botallack embodies Cornwall’s industrial past and natural beauty, offering a unique blend of history, rugged landscapes, and tranquil rural life. Whether you’re a fan of history, nature, or even drama series, Botallack is a worthwhile destination.
Botallack is in Cornwall AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 21 June 2023 Edited: 29 November 2023
Botallack
Local History around Botallack
There are some historic monuments around including:
Stone hut circle 40m west of Carnyorth FarmTin streamworks 245m south east of Higher NumphraWayside cross immediately north east of St John the Baptist's ChurchIron Age defended settlement 460m south east of Caer Bran FarmKerbed cairn 365m north west of TredinneyLong stone W of Boswens CommonChapel 140m south west of BosenceCrows-an-wra medieval wayside cross and a turnpike milestone.Kerbed cairn 225m south of Heather FarmCross slab at parish churchThree bowl barrows 380m south east of BryndowrHut circle 280yds (250m) SW of TrevarthenEntrance grave 290m south west of Brane End FarmMulti-period archaeological landscape 430m north of TredinneyLarge regular stone circle called Boscawen-Un with two outlying standing stones west of Boscawen Noon FarmWayside cross 310m WNW of Little BoswarthenWatermill near Bosigran CastleWayside cross at Nanquidno FarmHoled stones on Kenidjack CommonGeevor MineMedieval wayside cross 35m SSW of Pendrea Cottage, south west of St BuryanBotrea barrowsMegalithic tomb 220yds (200m) SW of TrevarthenChurchyard cross in St Just's churchyard, 10m west of the churchTwo kerbed cairns 240m WSW of BoscreganRound cairn and medieval settlement 150m south of Solomons IsleCarnyorth Circles, Carnyorth FarmSt Buryan churchtown crossField system on Truthwall CommonCliff castle known as Maen CastleMedieval wayside cross 150m ESE of Lower AlsiaEnclosed hut circle settlement, 500m north-west of Jericho FarmHigher Levant MineCourtyard house settlement known as Bosullow Trehyllys, 515m north east of Chun CastleTrevescan Cross 340m SSW of Sennen ChurchEnclosure 220yds (200m) NE of TreveanPart of a field system and cairn field 375m west of Bojuthnoe FarmTwo ring cairns 110m north east of ChycarneIron Age to Roman settlement with incorporated fogou and adjacent post-medieval cottage at Carn EunyTwo large regular stone circles 290m north east of Hailglower FarmBarrow 100yds (90m) SE of Halgolluir FarmMedieval playing place known as Plain an Gwary, St JustStone hut circle 390m south east of Little Brea FarmWayside cross 260m south east of Mayon FarmPart of a prehistoric field system and medieval strip fields 250m south west of Higher BartinneyKerbed cairn 100m NNW of Chapel Carn BreaPromontory fort called Bosigran CastleRound barrow 550yds (500m) N of ChycarneBarrow 250yds (230m) W of Higher BotallackRound, courtyard house settlement and field system 140m WNW of GoldherringWayside cross 200m north west of PendreaMedieval chapel called St Helen's Chapel with a dwelling and enclosure at Cape CornwallFogou at Lower BoscaswellTin mine calciner at Botallack MineChurchyard cross in St Buryan churchyardEntrance grave 140m east of KerrowField system on Dry CarnA kerbed cairn with cists, 450m north east of Trevedra FarmStanding stone 200yds (180m) W of ChycarneTwo barrows on Woon Gumpus Common 700yds (640m) NNW of Boslow FarmEnclosed stone hut circle settlement at Chygwidden Vean, 250m east of Land VueEnclosure containing eight round cairns known as Bartine Castle, 460m south east of Higher BartinneyTrevorgans Cross 375m east of Crows-an-wraPart of a prehistoric field system at Tor NoonWayside cross-head in St Sennen's churchyard, 10m south of the churchPromontory fort called Kenidjack CastleCroftoe British villageTwo kerbed cairns 285m north east of Higher BotallackGroup of round barrows on Truthwall CommonLeswidden Stone, 370m south west of LeswiddenRound cairn 230m SSW of Higher TregiffianWayside cross in St Sennen's churchyard, 6m north of the churchRound 340m south east of TreveanBoslow Cross 550yds (500m) NW of Boslow FarmBarrow 800yds (730m) WNW of Boswens FarmTwo hut circles 380yds (350m) NE of TreveanThe Ballowall Barrow incorporating entrance grave, cairn, ritual pits and cists 420m WSW of Bollowal FarmCourtyard house settlement 335m south of Nanjulian FarmStone cross base 450yds (405m) NW of Santry FarmRound cairn on Carn PolpryAn entrance grave re-used as a kerbed cairn with cist known as 'Chapel Carn Brea'Standing stone 230m west of the Old ManorChun Downs prehistoric landscape complex, incorporating Chun Cromlech, Chun Castle, and barrow 200yds (180m) SW of Chun FarmRound barrow 200yds (180m) NNW of Long StoneFogou 70m north of Pendeen Manor FarmIron Age defended settlement, 330m south east of Caer Bran FarmWayside cross in St Just Vicarage gardenFogou 70m west of Higher BodinnarRing cairn 305m NNW of Joppa FarmHut circle on Carnyorth Common 200yds (180m) W of Carn KenidjackTwo stone hut circle settlements and part of an associated field system 370m south west of BoswensCourtyard house settlement 315m NNE of Botrea Farm.
