I took some photographs on a recent visit to Cornwall. I stopped off at Land's End and Mevagissey and a few places on the way. Land's End marks the southwestern end of England, and John O'Groats in Scotland is on the opposite (northeast) edge. Land's End has touristy shops, a cinema, a hotel, restaurants, and walks. The famous sign at Land's End shows the number of miles to various other places.
Tea and scones at Land's End over-looking the sea; Land's End's famous sign; Land's End coast
A blue Letter-box
On the way from Land's End to St. Ives, I stopped off at the ancient post-Iron Age village of Carn Euny. (However, the village was inhabited in the Neolithic age. ) This is the most preserved ancient village in England, and stone bricks mark the foundations of the buildings. The buildings were round in shape, and visitors can walk into one and into a fogou (underground passage). I found this to be a fascinating place. After visiting, we continued toward St. Ives.
On the way to St. Ives (and in other areas), I noted several abandoned buildings with chimneys. These buildings were for the tin mining.
Carn Euny ancient village; ruins of a tin mine
I arrived at St. Ives at dusk, and I got photographs from the top of the hill. (I also visited Carnglave Caverns, near Liskeard. I've included the photograph below. Carnglave Caverns was created by slate mining, and a large lake formed where the water has come through the cave. The cave is used to host events and concerts in the summer. I saw a hibernating bat in the cave.)
A view over St. Ives; Carnglave Cavern
After St. Ives, I stopped off at Mevagissey. The town was quiet off-season and most of the shops were shut as they cater to the tourism industry. The village boasts a picturesque harbour with many fishing boats.
Details of boats at Mevagissey
Mevagissey boats
The harbour at Mevagissey
Fishing boats at the harbour at Mevagissey
Mevagissey and its picturesque harbour
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