Leedstown

Leedstown Primary School

Leedstown is a village on the B3280 road between Helston and Hayle in Cornwall, England, UK.[1]

Leedstown got its name from the Duke of Leeds, who married the daughter of the St Aubyn family. It has a primary school, post office/stores a pub and a garage. Halfway between the north and south coasts, Leedstown is ideally situated for visiting all of West Cornwall's beautiful beaches.

Remains of the former Crenver and Wheal Abraham mines may be seen along the road to Crenver Grove. The former Godolphin Mine is in the woods near Godolphin Hall; copper was mined here before the 17th century.[2]

References

  1. Maps (Map). Google Maps.
  2. Todd, A. C. & Laws, Peter (1972) The Industrial Archaeology of Cornwall. Newton Abbot: David & Charles; p. 231

Coordinates: 50°10′N 5°22′W / 50.167°N 5.367°W