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Lat 50.4332° N, lon 4.9383° W●Cornish village
St. DennisSt. Dennis
St Dennis is a village in mid Cornwall, situated between St Austell and Newquay. The village grew from the small settlements of Hendra, Trelavour, and Whitepit, expanding rapidly after the discovery of
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St Dennis is a village in mid Cornwall, situated between St Austell and Newquay. The village grew from the small settlements of Hendra, Trelavour, and Whitepit, expanding rapidly after the discovery of china clay in the mid-18th century. The landscape is defined by the surrounding china clay industry, with pits, spoil heaps, and former quarries
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- 90 minPick one place to visitChoose eat, stay or see & do from local listings.
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