Callington
Callington
The town of Callington in Cornwall, England, is steeped in history.
The town is situated on the River Tamar, and was once an important trading port.
Callington’s main industry is now agriculture, but the town still maintains its historic charm.
Visitors to Callington can explore the town’s many historic buildings, including the parish church of St Mary, which dates back to the 12th century.
Created: 13 August 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Callington
Local History around Callington
There are some historic monuments around including:
Two bowl barrows 185m east of Tamar View FarmEnclosure on Kit HillTwo round barrows on Viverdon DownThe South Hill inscribed stone, an early Christian memorial stone in South Hill churchyard, 50m west of St Sampson's ChurchPrince of Wales Mine at HarrowbarrowHenge 315m north west of WestcottMedieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyardDupath holy well, 45m NNE of Dupath FarmNew Consols Mine: surface, buried and underground remains, LuckettBowl barrow 60m north-west of Tamar View FarmSlight univallate hillfort called Cadson BuryHolmbush Mine: Hitchen's Shaft complexRound at Berry FarmSt Mellor's WellWestcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott LodgeHolmbush Mine: Windsor Lane rotative engine house with adjacent boiler house, loadings and platformHorse BridgeRound barrows on Hingston Down.Wildlife in and Around Callington
Mammals found in Callington
There have been 29 species of mammals recorded in the callington area.
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Daubenton's Bat (Myotis daubentonii) |
| American Mink (Neovison vison) |
| Barbastelle (Barbastella barbastellus) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Common Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) |
| Domestic Cat (Felis catus) |
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Birds found in Callington
There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the callington area.
| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
| Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) |
| Buzzard (Buteo buteo) |
| Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) |
| Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) |
| Black-Headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) |
| Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla) |
| Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) |
| Carrion/Hooded Crow Hybrid (Corvus corone x cornix) |
| Cirl Bunting (Emberiza cirlus) |
