Carn Marth
Carn Marth is the name of a hill in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, near Redruth. It is 235 m high, and is well known for the granite quarried from it in the past. The name of the hill comes from the Cornish language words karn and margh, meaning 'horse'.
- Peak rising to 771 feet (235 metres)
- Description: hill in Cornwall, UK
Places of Interest Nearby
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Redruth railway station
Redruth railway station serves the town of Redruth, in Cornwall, England.
Hamlets in the Area
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Carn Marth
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Latitude
50.22324° or 50° 13′ 24″ north
Longitude
-5.20469° or 5° 12′ 17″ west
Open location code
9C2P6QFW+74
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
“Carn Marth” goes by many names.
Karn MarghCornish
Localities in the Area
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