Colan
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Colan Location within Cornwall | |
| Population | 1,696 (United Kingdom Census 2011 including Bosoughan) |
| OS grid reference | SW868613 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NEWQUAY |
| Postcode district | TR8 |
| Dialling code | 01637 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Cornwall |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| UK Parliament | |
Colan (Cornish: Kolan) is a village and civil parish in mid-Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately three miles (5 km) east of Newquay.1 The electoral ward is called Colan and Mawgan. The population of this ward at the 2011 census was 4,2562 The hamlets of Bosoughan, Chapel, Gwills, Kestle Mill, Lane, Mountjoy, Quintrell Downs, Trebarber and Trencreek are in the parish.3 The Fir Hill, and Firhill Woods near Nanswhyden, contains the ruins of Fir Hill Manor. Colan Church dates back to the thirteenth century.4
Cornish wrestling
Cornish wrestling tournaments, for prizes, were held at Colan.56
References
References
- Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 200 Newquay & Bodmin ISBN 978-0-319-22938-5
- "2011 census for ward of Colan and Mawgan". Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- Cornwall; Explore Britain
- Dunkin, E. (1882) Monumental Brasses. London: Spottiswoode
- West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser, 30 July 1925.
- Western Morning News, 17 May 1926.