Tregonning Hill, Scientific and archaeological site in Cornwall, England.
Tregonning Hill rises to 192 meters and contains granite formations across the parishes of Breage and Germoe in southwest Cornwall.
William Cookworthy discovered kaolin, a type of china clay, on Tregonning Hill in 1745, marking a significant development in British pottery production.
The remains of an Iron Age hill fort called Castle Pencaire stand at the summit, reflecting ancient defensive structures of the region.
Multiple walking trails lead to the top of Tregonning Hill, providing access points from both Breage and Germoe parishes throughout the year.
The hill contains evidence of a 6th-century settlement connected to St. Breaca, an Irish saint who established religious structures in the area.
Location: Breage
Location: Germoe
GPS coordinates: 50.11840,-5.35510
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:01
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