HISTORICAL
SITES
Perhaps
the most famous site hereabouts, often called the jewel in Cornwall's
crown, is St
Michael's Mount.
Home to the St Aubyn family for over 300 years although
now in the care of the National Trust, the Mount offers a medieval castle, an exotic garden
clinging to the steep flanks, and an ancient harbour with shops
and restaurants.
Start
to delve into the history of the area around South West Cornwall
and it is amazing how many notable characters either originated
in or left their mark on the region.
One such was Guglielmo Marconi who just over one hundred
years ago made the first transatlantic wireless from Poldhu Cove,
not ten miles from Tregathenan.
The Marconi
Monument and recently opened small museum are easily
reached from Mullion and there is a superb circular walk to be
had taking in Poldhu, Mullion Cove and Mullion itself.
Make time for a bite to eat in the Old Inn at Mullion.
Stepping farther back in time, to Henry VIII in fact,
brings us Pendennis and St Mawes Castles overlooking Carrick Roads
around Falmouth. Built
between 1539 and 1543, Pendennis
Castle still has the original cannon
in place, which thankfully have never been fired in anger.
Beautiful
Beaches |
Glorious Gardens | Pretty
Villages |
Historical Sites | Wonderful
Wildlife | Other
Attractions |
