Lat 50.2880° N, lon 4.9540° WCornish village

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Probus, nestled in central Cornwall, transcends its village status to act as a vibrant hub for the surrounding rural communities. While not boasting a bustling city high street, its charming main thoroughfare

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Probus, nestled in central Cornwall, transcends its village status to act as a vibrant hub for the surrounding rural communities. While not boasting a bustling city high street, its charming main thoroughfare offers essential services and local enterprises, fostering a strong community spirit. It's a place where traditional Cornish life harmoniously blends with modern convenience

Probus's origins stretch back millennia, with evidence of early settlements and its strategic position along ancient routes. Its rise as a significant market village began in the medieval period, benefiting from fertile agricultural lands and its central location between Truro and St Austell. Granted a market charter, Probus became a vital trading post for local

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