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:
Holmbush Mine: Windsor Lane rotative engine house with adjacent boiler house, loadings and platformHorse BridgeHenge 315m north west of WestcottRound barrows on Hingston DownSlight univallate hillfort called Cadson BuryTwo round barrows on Viverdon DownDupath holy well, 45m NNE of Dupath FarmTwo bowl barrows 185m east of Tamar View FarmSt Mellor's WellThe South Hill inscribed stone, an early Christian memorial stone in South Hill churchyard, 50m west of St Sampson's ChurchEnclosure on Kit HillPrince of Wales Mine at HarrowbarrowBowl barrow 60m north-west of Tamar View FarmNew Consols Mine: surface, buried and underground remains, LuckettHolmbush Mine: Hitchen's Shaft complexWestcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott LodgeMedieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyardRound at Berry Farm.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) |
