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Four Lanes at a glance

A clear starting point for Four Lanes

Four Lanes offers a distinctive Cornish village vibe, a quiet counterpoint to the bustling coastal resorts. While not a conventional high street, its heart beats with community spirit, revolving around local amenities and providing a peaceful base for exploring West Cornwall. It serves as a historic nucleus for surrounding hamlets, embodying the region's resilient character.

Four Lanes is deeply etched into the fabric of Cornwall's industrial past, emerging not as a market town or port, but as a vital hub for the Cornish mining industry during its peak. Its strategic location at a crossroads made it a natural focal point for miners and their families, leading to a significant population

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