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Wanson at a glance

A clear starting point for Wanson

Wanson isn't just a place; it's a breath of salty air and ancient stone. Tucked into a wild fold of the North Cornish coast, it’s a village where time slows to the rhythm of the tide. Expect windswept paths, granite cottages clinging to the hillside, and the genuine warmth of a community steeped in maritime

Wanson’s roots run as deep as the tin lodes beneath its feet. Originally 'Wans-ton,' potentially meaning 'Wan's settlement' in Anglo Saxon, it blossomed from a small fishing hamlet into a bustling port by the 17th century. The real boom came with the discovery of rich copper veins in the 1800s, transforming the landscape with engine

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