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Boskednan

Boskednan

Hamlet
TR20St Ives

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4Listed Buildings

About Boskednan

Boskednan sits quietly near Mulfra Hill, a short distance northwest of Penzance in west Cornwall. This small hamlet, within the civil parish of Madron, has the intimate, unhurried air of Cornwall’s lesser-known corners. Set in the TR20 postcode district, Boskednan offers a gentle contrast to the busier coastal towns, tucked into the county’s rolling landscape in the South West of England. Visitors passing through will find a place that feels like a pause: a moment to take in the surrounding countryside and the subtle rhythms of rural life. Its proximity to Mulfra Hill makes it appealing for those who appreciate the simple pleasure of wandering Cornish lanes and taking in open views, while its location northwest of Penzance keeps it within easy reach of coastal amenities. Whether you’re exploring the county or seeking a tranquil stop on a wider South West itinerary, Boskednan exemplifies the quiet charm of Cornwall’s hamlets, rooted in the civil parish of Madron and the wider tapestry of the English countryside.
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Postcode

TR20

Constituency

St Ives

Ward

Penzance Promenade, Porthleven, Breage & Germoe, Penzance East, St Ives East, Lelant & Carbis Bay, Land's End, St Ives West & Towednack, Long Rock, Marazion & St Erth, Mousehole, Newlyn & St Buryan, Ludgvan, Madron, Gulval & Heamoor

Coordinates

50.1568°N, 5.5832°W

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Attractions

The Nine Maidens of Boskednan — a weathered Bronze Age stone circle on the open moor between Madron and Zennor — is among the lesser-visited of Penwith's prehistoric monuments. Nine stones survive from what was originally a larger circle, standing on a broad plateau with views across to the north and south coasts.

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0.2 km

Listed Buildings

ENGINE HOUSE AT SW 442347, DING DONG MINE

0.1 km
Grade II

CROWS (STORAGE CHAMBER) AT SW 442348

0.1 km
Grade II

ENGINE HOUSE AT SW 434346, GREENBURROW MINE

0.8 km
Grade II

OLD BOSILIACK FARMHOUSE

0.9 km
Grade II

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