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Gersick-an-awn

Gersick-an-awn is a bay in , .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Lizard and Predannack Airfield.

Photo: Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a peninsula in West Cornwall in the . The name may be derived from the Cornish expression Lys Ardh, which means "High Court". The contains Britain's most southerly point, the Point.

Aerodrome
Photo: Rod Allday, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is an aerodrome near on peninsula of in the . The runways are operated by the Royal Navy and today it is a satellite airfield and relief landing ground for nearby .

Public building
Photo: Sanilinas, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a lighthouse at , England, built to guide vessels passing through the . It was often the welcoming beacon to persons returning to England, where on a clear night, the reflected light could be seen 100 mi away.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cadgwith and Lizard Point.

Photo: Zampel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a small fishing village in West Cornwall, on the Lizard Peninsula between The Lizard and Coverack. has long been popular as a holiday destination, especially during the summer when there are numerous local events: gig racing days, summer barbecues, a regatta, Morris dancing, musical bands, and regular singing by the Singers in the public house.

Locality
Photo: Pldms, Public domain.
in is at the southern tip of the . It is situated half-a-mile south of in the civil parish of and about 11 miles southeast of .

Village
Photo: Rod Allday, CC BY-SA 2.0.
, also known as The , The Town, or The Village, is a village on in , England, United Kingdom. It is situated about ten miles south of , and is mainland 's most southerly settlement.

Gersick-an-awn

Latitude
49.9863° or 49° 59′ 11″ north
Longitude
-5.2521° or 5° 15′ 7″ west
Open location code
8CXPXPPX+G5
Open­Street­Map ID
node 12542681159
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bay
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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include WW2 RAF Predannack Airfield Bombing Decoy (site of) and Ogo Dour.

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