Higher Hampt

Higher Hampt is a hamlet in Stokeclimsland, Cornwall, England. Higher Hampt is situated nearby to the hamlet Middle Hampt, as well as near Luckett.

Places of Interest

Highlights include The Royal Inn and Kit Hill.

The Royal Inn

Pub

Photo: Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Royal Inn is a pub.

Kit Hill

Peak

Photo: Stephen Dawson, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Kit Hill, at 334 metres high, dominates the area between Callington and the River Tamar in southeast Cornwall, England, UK. The word 'Kit' comes from Old English for kite, a reference to birds of prey. Kit Hill is situated 2 miles southwest of Higher Hampt.

Hingston Down

Quarry

Photo: Tony Atkin, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Hingston Down is a hill not far from Gunnislake in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is the subject of an old rhyme, due to the prolific tin mining that formerly took place in the area: Hingston Down well ywroughtIs worth London Town dearly bought. Hingston Down is situated 2 miles southeast of Higher Hampt.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Luckett and Latchley.

Luckett

Hamlet

Photo: Kevin Hale, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Luckett is a hamlet in east Cornwall, England. It is situated in a former mining area beside the River Tamar approximately three miles north of Callington.