Callington is a small ancient market town with a population of nearly 6000 situated in a beautiful area of south east Cornwall, England’s most westerly county. The town perches on the side of a hill in an area dominated by the impressive peaks of Kit Hill to the north-east and Caradon Hills to the west. It has a long history: the medieval settlement developed around the church, along Fore Street (the medieval market place) and Church Street, with back lanes to these principal streets.
The character of the medieval town can still be felt in the alleyways which spread off from the shop– and house-lined main streets, revealing long, thin plots, stone outbuildings, yards and stables. There are still plenty of areas where the high density character that typified Callington in the medieval period can still be felt. The narrow streets and the enclosed spaces in the town centre are key features of the settlement.
It is internationally famous for its mural trail, and a wide variety of leaflets are available to guide the visitor around the local lanes and paths to local sites of interest.
The character of the medieval town can still be felt in the alleyways which spread off from the shop– and house-lined main streets, revealing long, thin plots, stone outbuildings, yards and stables. There are still plenty of areas where the high density character that typified Callington in the medieval period can still be felt. The narrow streets and the enclosed spaces in the town centre are key features of the settlement.
It is internationally famous for its mural trail, and a wide variety of leaflets are available to guide the visitor around the local lanes and paths to local sites of interest.