Menagissey

Menagissey is a small hamlet in Cornwall, England, set in the South West region and carrying the TR4 postcode. Situated half a mile south of Mount Hawke and roughly three miles (5 km) north‑northeast of Redruth, it sits within the civil parish of St Agnes. For administrative purposes it is included in the Mount Hawke and Portreath division on Cornwall Council. Quiet and compact by nature, Menagissey’s location places it comfortably between nearby settlements, making it a subtle and low‑key point on any exploration of this part of Cornwall. Its proximity to Mount Hawke allows easy access to neighbouring amenities, while the short distance to Redruth connects it to a larger town without losing the hamlet’s small‑scale identity. Menagissey exemplifies the understated links between Cornwall’s scattered communities, offering a pause in the wider tapestry of the county’s villages and towns.