Botallack
Botallack
Botallack is a historic village situated on the western coastline of Cornwall, England. It’s best known for its rich industrial heritage, with deep roots in the region’s storied tin and copper mining industry. Nestled among the rugged landscapes and dramatic cliff faces, Botallack provides a glimpse into Cornwall’s past that makes it a must-visit location for history enthusiasts.
The village’s most iconic feature is the Botallack Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This old tin mine, which extends under the Atlantic Ocean, is a symbol of the area’s industrial heritage. Its most notable features are the Crowns Engine Houses, two distinct structures precariously perched on the edge of the cliffs, providing a stark contrast with the wild Atlantic Ocean. These structures, now maintained by the National Trust, offer an insight into the often perilous conditions miners worked in.
The scenery around Botallack is breathtakingly beautiful, with stunning ocean views and rugged landscapes that have been shaped by centuries of mining activities. The South West Coast Path, which runs through the area, is a popular route for walkers who want to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. This is also a perfect place for bird watchers and nature lovers due to its diverse wildlife.
Moreover, Botallack has found fame in recent years as a filming location for the hit BBC drama Poldark, which showcased the beauty and history of the Cornish coast. The village is quaint and tranquil, with a small population, offering a taste of Cornish rural life.
Botallack embodies Cornwall’s industrial past and natural beauty, offering a unique blend of history, rugged landscapes, and tranquil rural life. Whether you’re a fan of history, nature, or even drama series, Botallack is a worthwhile destination.
Botallack is in Cornwall AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 21 June 2023 Edited: 29 November 2023
Botallack
Local History around Botallack
There are some historic monuments around including:
Iron Age defended settlement 460m south east of Caer Bran FarmGeevor MineBoslow Cross 550yds (500m) NW of Boslow FarmKerbed cairn 365m north west of TredinneyTwo hut circles 380yds (350m) NE of TreveanLarge regular stone circle called Boscawen-Un with two outlying standing stones west of Boscawen Noon FarmBarrow 250yds (230m) W of Higher BotallackLeswidden Stone, 370m south west of LeswiddenWayside cross immediately north east of St John the Baptist's ChurchMulti-period archaeological landscape 430m north of TredinneyTwo barrows on Woon Gumpus Common 700yds (640m) NNW of Boslow FarmMedieval chapel called St Helen's Chapel with a dwelling and enclosure at Cape CornwallMedieval playing place known as Plain an Gwary, St JustRound, courtyard house settlement and field system 140m WNW of GoldherringStanding stone 200yds (180m) W of ChycarneStone hut circle 40m west of Carnyorth FarmRing cairn 305m NNW of Joppa FarmIron Age defended settlement, 330m south east of Caer Bran FarmHut circle on Carnyorth Common 200yds (180m) W of Carn KenidjackWayside cross 310m WNW of Little BoswarthenWayside cross-head in St Sennen's churchyard, 10m south of the churchTrevescan Cross 340m SSW of Sennen ChurchWayside cross 260m south east of Mayon FarmFogou 70m north of Pendeen Manor FarmTin streamworks 245m south east of Higher NumphraChun Downs prehistoric landscape complex, incorporating Chun Cromlech, Chun Castle, and barrow 200yds (180m) SW of Chun FarmFogou at Lower BoscaswellHigher Levant MineKerbed cairn 225m south of Heather FarmField system on Truthwall CommonTwo stone hut circle settlements and part of an associated field system 370m south west of BoswensTrevorgans Cross 375m east of Crows-an-wraLong stone W of Boswens CommonWatermill near Bosigran CastleTwo ring cairns 110m north east of ChycarneCourtyard house settlement 315m NNE of Botrea FarmBarrow 100yds (90m) SE of Halgolluir FarmEntrance grave 290m south west of Brane End FarmWayside cross in St Sennen's churchyard, 6m north of the churchGroup of round barrows on Truthwall CommonRound cairn and medieval settlement 150m south of Solomons IsleRound barrow 550yds (500m) N of ChycarneRound 340m south east of TreveanEntrance grave 140m east of KerrowIron Age to Roman settlement with incorporated fogou and adjacent post-medieval cottage at Carn EunyBotrea barrowsTwo kerbed cairns 240m WSW of BoscreganChurchyard cross in St Just's churchyard, 10m west of the churchBarrow 800yds (730m) WNW of Boswens FarmCliff castle known as Maen CastleField system on Dry CarnWayside cross 200m north west of PendreaRound cairn on Carn PolpryStanding stone 230m west of the Old ManorCross slab at parish churchMedieval wayside cross 35m SSW of Pendrea Cottage, south west of St BuryanAn entrance grave re-used as a kerbed cairn with cist known as 'Chapel Carn Brea'Part of a field system and cairn field 375m west of Bojuthnoe FarmEnclosure containing eight round cairns known as Bartine Castle, 460m south east of Higher BartinneyPart of a prehistoric field system at Tor NoonCourtyard house settlement known as Bosullow Trehyllys, 515m north east of Chun CastleCroftoe British villagePart of a prehistoric field system and medieval strip fields 250m south west of Higher BartinneyChapel 140m south west of BosenceThree bowl barrows 380m south east of BryndowrEnclosed stone hut circle settlement at Chygwidden Vean, 250m east of Land VueHut circle 280yds (250m) SW of TrevarthenStone hut circle 390m south east of Little Brea FarmCrows-an-wra medieval wayside cross and a turnpike milestone.A kerbed cairn with cists, 450m north east of Trevedra FarmTin mine calciner at Botallack MineKerbed cairn 100m NNW of Chapel Carn BreaFogou 70m west of Higher BodinnarRound barrow 200yds (180m) NNW of Long StoneEnclosed hut circle settlement, 500m north-west of Jericho FarmTwo kerbed cairns 285m north east of Higher BotallackPromontory fort called Kenidjack CastleTwo large regular stone circles 290m north east of Hailglower FarmWayside cross in St Just Vicarage gardenMedieval wayside cross 150m ESE of Lower AlsiaCourtyard house settlement 335m south of Nanjulian FarmCarnyorth Circles, Carnyorth FarmSt Buryan churchtown crossPromontory fort called Bosigran CastleMegalithic tomb 220yds (200m) SW of TrevarthenChurchyard cross in St Buryan churchyardWayside cross at Nanquidno FarmHoled stones on Kenidjack CommonStone cross base 450yds (405m) NW of Santry FarmThe Ballowall Barrow incorporating entrance grave, cairn, ritual pits and cists 420m WSW of Bollowal FarmEnclosure 220yds (200m) NE of TreveanRound cairn 230m SSW of Higher Tregiffian.
