
What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Cornwall.
The Coastwatch Lookout Station at Gwennap Head was established in the early 20th century to monitor coastal activity and support maritime safety, particularly during both World Wars. It is associated with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and the Coastguard, playing a key role in rescues and surveillance along Cornwall's rugged coastline.
Places near here
Bulging WallCliff · 20 yd
Zawn RinnyCliff · 71 yd
PorthgwarraBeach / strand · 701 yd
Cove CottageListed building · 729 yd
Cove Cottage, PorthgwarraOld home or work place · 762 yd
Tunnel down to the beach at Porthgwarra coveBeach · 762 yd
Cave, Lower Bosistow CliffCave or cavern · 1707 yd
St. Levan's WellSpring · 1733 yd
Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's ChapelScheduled monument · 1734 yd
St Levan's Holy WellOld or holy well · 1739 yd
Waterfall at the back of Porthchapel beachWaterfall · 1.0 mi
Zawn Pyg Rock ArchCave · 1.2 miOther information
Photo: Jim Champion · CC BY-SA 2.0