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Geographical Links throughout the County of Cornwall |
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| These pages list most of the towns and villages in Cornwall. Each entry is a brief pen picture of the place (up to 10 lines). If you are seeking more detailed information click on the appropriate button at the end of the description. This will open a new page containing information relevant to the town or village. Places with names in bold letters within the description have their own entry in these pages. |
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| KILKHAMPTON is situated on the A39 (Atlantic Highway) about 4 miles north east of Bude. Kilkhampton Castle, a short walk west from the village is a Norman castle of the Motte and Bailey type. Kilkhampton chirch dates from its rebuilding in the 15th century but the south doorway dates from about 1130. The church lies on the pilgrims route from Wales to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, via Clovelly (in Devon), Morwenstow, Jacobstow, Boscastle, Padstow and Fowey. The route across Cornwall from Padstow to Fowey is known as "the Saints Way" and is about 30 miles (48 Km) long Population of Kilkhampton (2001) 1,193. |
