What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Cornwall.
The cannon outside the Helston Folk Museum is believed to date from the 18th or 19th century and may have been used for defensive or ceremonial purposes. It is associated with Helston's maritime and military history, reflecting the town's historical connections to coastal defense in Cornwall.
Places near here
CoinagehallListed building · 196 yd
PenhellisListed building · 217 yd
Grylls MonumentMonument · 233 yd
The Grylls Monument, HelstonMonument or public art · 243 yd
Grave of Tammy BleeMemorial · 425 yd
Island in the lake, TrevarnoIsland · 1.8 mi
Trevarno GardensHeritage attraction · 1.9 mi
Cascade and Lake, TrevarnoHeritage place · 1.9 mi
Porthleven SandsBeach / strand · 2.1 mi
Loe BarBeach / strand · 2.3 mi
Poldark MineMuseum · 3.0 mi
Roskymmer WoodWood · 3.2 miOther information
Photo: T J Wright · CC BY-SA 2.0