Welcome to Lanlivery
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Lanlivery is a rural Cornish parish located close to a tributary of the River Fowey and just five miles south of Bodmin moor. To the north, it is bordered by Lanivet and Lanhydrock, to the east is St Winnow. St Sampson, Tywardreath and Luxulyan are to the south.Around 300 people live in Lanlivery parish, mostly in the villages of Lanlivery, Sweetshouse and Redmoor. There are also numerous farms in the parish. Today, most people commute to work outside the parish but local businesses include caravan and camping sites and a landscape gardener.The moorland parish of Lanlivery is home to St Brevita parish church. St Brevita boasts a 100 ft high tower, one of the most striking in Cornwall. The church was built in the 15th century but has been restored over the past decade.Located just behind St Brevita, the Crown Inn is a 12th century longhouse complete with low beams and open fires. www.thecrownlanlivery.co.ukThe primary school in Lanlivery village is over 100 years old, and has its own preschool.Lanlivery village hall was used as a school in the mid 19th century and became a village hall thanks to the effort of the Village Hall Management Committee, as well the support of the parish.Local legend surrounds surround a small cottage at Redmoor Bridge; it is said that a witch, Jinny Gerry, lived here.Lanlivery is a green belt area, and the majestic Helman Tor and part of the Luxulyan Valley World Heritage Site can be found within the parish.In 1990, parishioners took part in a walk from Padstow to Fowey following the Saints Way through Lanlivery. Irish pilgrims travelling to France used this path in the Dark Ages. The event was hugely popular in the parish.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,029 hectares |
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Population |
571 (2021) |
Density |
28 people/km2 |
Mean age |
43.4 |
Ward |
Lostwithiel & Lanreath |
District |
Cornwall |
Postcodes |
PL22, PL24, PL30 |
ONS ID |
E04011460 |
Council
Contact details for Lanlivery Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Lanlivery Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Lanlivery Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Lanlivery Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Lanlivery Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Lanlivery Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by BBC
Lanlivery Vintage Rally girl's death accidental, coroner rules
Published: 6th Jun 2013
Hosted and licensed by Cornwall Live
Ponies left to suffer in 'dangerously boggy' field in deep mud with no food
Published: 1st Nov 2018
Hosted and licensed by Somerset County Gazette
Potato farmer from Lanlivery stars in tonight's 'Devon and Cornwall' on More 4
Published: 5th May 2019