Penmarth

Penmarth is a hamlet in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, located in the South West region with postcode district TR16. Set roughly four miles (6.4 km) west of Penryn and about four miles (6.4 km) south of Redruth, Penmarth occupies a quietly placed spot almost equidistant between these two Cornish towns. Its position in the county of Cornwall places it within easy geographic reference to local centres while retaining the spare, concise identity suggested by the term hamlet. The simple facts of Penmarth’s location—county, region and postcode—make it a clear point on any map of the area, offering a sense of place for visitors and readers plotting their way across this part of the South West. Whether noted as a waypoint between Penryn and Redruth or recorded for its TR16 postcode, Penmarth’s entry on the map is succinct and quietly informative, the kind of small settlement that helps complete the wider picture of Cornwall’s patchwork of communities.