Townshend (Cornish: Penn an Dre Egloskrowenn) is a small village near Leedstown and Godolphin and the River Hayle, close to the towns of Penzance, Hayle, Helston and Camborne.

Townshend
Cottages at Townshend
Townshend is located in Cornwall
Townshend
Townshend
Location within Cornwall
OS grid referenceSW595324
Civil parish
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townHAYLE
Postcode districtTR27
Dialling code01736
PoliceDevon and Cornwall
FireCornwall
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Cornwall
50°08′46″N 5°22′19″W / 50.146°N 5.372°W / 50.146; -5.372

Cornish wrestling

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Cornish wrestling tournaments, for prizes, were held in Townshend.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, 8 September 1870.
  2. ^ Cornishman, 30 September 1886.
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