Launceston

Launceston is a town of 9,200 people in . Visitors come to see the 11th-century Launceston Castle, and the Launceston narrow-gauge heritage steam railway.
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  • …lies at an elevation of around 560 feet (170 metres)

Places of Interest

Highlights include Launceston Castle and St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Launceston.
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is located in the town of , England.
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was situated in , England, United Kingdom.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lawhitton and St Stephens by Launceston Rural.
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is a village in , England, United Kingdom.
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is a civil parish in the east of , England, United Kingdom.

Launceston

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Latitude
50.6322° or 50° 37′ 56″ north
Longitude
-4.3588° or 4° 21′ 32″ west
Open location code
9C2QJJJR+VF
Geo­Names ID
7300016

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In Other Languages

“Launceston” goes by many names.
  • Cornish: “Lannstevan”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Launceston Hill and Launceston Castle.

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