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St Levan (Cornish: Selevan) is a parish in the south coast of West Cornwall, near Land's End. It consists of the villages of St Levan, Porthcurno, Trethewey and Treen. It is home to the spectacular open-air Minack Theatre overlooking the sea to the Logan Rock.
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The church is most famous for St. Levan's stone which sits within the graveyard. Prior to the coming of Christianity to the area the Pagan belief was that the stone brought fertility. Legend states that the rock was split in two by St. Levan using his staff stating that "When with paniers astride, A Pack Horse can ride, Through St. Levan's Stone, The world will be done."
Museum of the history of submarine telegraphy in the area, Porthcurno is still the crossing point for many sub-Atlantic communications cables.
Example of a rocking stone perched on a peninsula outside of Treen, the peninsula is also the location of a former iron age hillfort, Treryn Dinas. In 1824 the Logan Rock was deliberately toppled by British seamen and had to be restored to its position. The location offers great views out to see and of Mount's Bay.
Holy well in St. Levan which overlooks the sea, there is also a chapel in the area.
Gwaryjy Minack
An outdoor theatre built, by hand, into the side of cliff over looking the ocean; the theatre includes a museum and offers tours when there are no performances. It was the inspiration of Rowena Cade in the early 1930s.
Down to earth pub with basic food. Also offers B&B.
Self-catering accommodation.
Self-catering holiday lets in the village of Treen.
The parish is best accessed by car, there are car parks at Treen and Porthcurno.
Read in the guideThere are fine walks all around the area, with excellent coastal views.
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