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:
Higher Levant MineCourtyard house settlement 315m NNE of Botrea FarmWayside cross 200m north west of PendreaBoslow Cross 550yds (500m) NW of Boslow FarmSt Buryan churchtown crossEnclosure containing eight round cairns known as Bartine Castle, 460m south east of Higher BartinneyCliff castle known as Maen CastleBarrow 800yds (730m) WNW of Boswens FarmEntrance grave 290m south west of Brane End FarmMedieval wayside cross 150m ESE of Lower AlsiaWayside cross 260m south east of Mayon FarmRound 340m south east of TreveanChurchyard cross in St Buryan churchyardCross slab at parish churchHut circle 280yds (250m) SW of TrevarthenWayside cross at Nanquidno FarmTwo barrows on Woon Gumpus Common 700yds (640m) NNW of Boslow FarmBotrea barrowsTwo kerbed cairns 240m WSW of BoscreganThree bowl barrows 380m south east of BryndowrRound, courtyard house settlement and field system 140m WNW of GoldherringRing cairn 305m NNW of Joppa FarmEntrance grave 140m east of KerrowChapel 140m south west of BosenceTin mine calciner at Botallack MineKerbed cairn 225m south of Heather FarmIron Age defended settlement, 330m south east of Caer Bran FarmCourtyard house settlement 335m south of Nanjulian FarmKerbed cairn 100m NNW of Chapel Carn BreaTrevorgans Cross 375m east of Crows-an-wraStanding stone 200yds (180m) W of ChycarneMegalithic tomb 220yds (200m) SW of TrevarthenKerbed cairn 365m north west of TredinneyWayside cross 310m WNW of Little BoswarthenRound barrow 200yds (180m) NNW of Long StoneCroftoe British villageStanding stone 230m west of the Old ManorGroup of round barrows on Truthwall CommonAn entrance grave re-used as a kerbed cairn with cist known as 'Chapel Carn Brea'Chun Downs prehistoric landscape complex, incorporating Chun Cromlech, Chun Castle, and barrow 200yds (180m) SW of Chun FarmStone cross base 450yds (405m) NW of Santry FarmCourtyard house settlement known as Bosullow Trehyllys, 515m north east of Chun CastleLong stone W of Boswens CommonEnclosed stone hut circle settlement at Chygwidden Vean, 250m east of Land VueRound barrow 550yds (500m) N of ChycarneThe Ballowall Barrow incorporating entrance grave, cairn, ritual pits and cists 420m WSW of Bollowal FarmHut circle on Carnyorth Common 200yds (180m) W of Carn KenidjackFogou at Lower BoscaswellStone hut circle 40m west of Carnyorth FarmGeevor MineBarrow 100yds (90m) SE of Halgolluir FarmPart of a field system and cairn field 375m west of Bojuthnoe FarmField system on Truthwall CommonCrows-an-wra medieval wayside cross and a turnpike milestone.Part of a prehistoric field system and medieval strip fields 250m south west of Higher BartinneyPromontory fort called Bosigran CastleWayside cross in St Just Vicarage gardenChurchyard cross in St Just's churchyard, 10m west of the churchRound cairn 230m SSW of Higher TregiffianFogou 70m north of Pendeen Manor FarmField system on Dry CarnFogou 70m west of Higher BodinnarBarrow 250yds (230m) W of Higher BotallackLeswidden Stone, 370m south west of LeswiddenMedieval playing place known as Plain an Gwary, St JustTwo stone hut circle settlements and part of an associated field system 370m south west of BoswensCarnyorth Circles, Carnyorth FarmMulti-period archaeological landscape 430m north of TredinneyRound cairn on Carn PolpryEnclosed hut circle settlement, 500m north-west of Jericho FarmEnclosure 220yds (200m) NE of TreveanPart of a prehistoric field system at Tor NoonWayside cross immediately north east of St John the Baptist's ChurchRound cairn and medieval settlement 150m south of Solomons IsleWatermill near Bosigran CastleTwo hut circles 380yds (350m) NE of TreveanWayside cross-head in St Sennen's churchyard, 10m south of the churchPromontory fort called Kenidjack CastleIron Age to Roman settlement with incorporated fogou and adjacent post-medieval cottage at Carn EunyLarge regular stone circle called Boscawen-Un with two outlying standing stones west of Boscawen Noon FarmMedieval wayside cross 35m SSW of Pendrea Cottage, south west of St BuryanTrevescan Cross 340m SSW of Sennen ChurchIron Age defended settlement 460m south east of Caer Bran FarmTwo ring cairns 110m north east of ChycarneA kerbed cairn with cists, 450m north east of Trevedra FarmTin streamworks 245m south east of Higher NumphraStone hut circle 390m south east of Little Brea FarmWayside cross in St Sennen's churchyard, 6m north of the churchTwo large regular stone circles 290m north east of Hailglower FarmTwo kerbed cairns 285m north east of Higher BotallackHoled stones on Kenidjack CommonMedieval chapel called St Helen's Chapel with a dwelling and enclosure at Cape Cornwall.
