Chyanvounder is a hamlet in the parish of Gunwalloe, Cornwall, England.[1][2] Chyanvounder is situated 3.4 miles (5.5 km) south of Helston on the Lizard Peninsula.

Chyanvounder
Chyanvounder is located in Cornwall
Chyanvounder
Chyanvounder
Location within Cornwall
OS grid referenceSW657224
Civil parish
  • Gunwalloe
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townHELSTON
Postcode districtTR13
Dialling code01326
PoliceDevon and Cornwall
FireCornwall
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament
List of places
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Cornwall
50°03′22″N 5°16′12″W / 50.056°N 5.27°W / 50.056; -5.27

Chyanvounder lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation, with the same status and protection as a National Park.

Landscape east of Chyanvounder

Cornish wrestling

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Cornish wrestling tournaments for prizes were held in a field, adjoining the Ship Inn, which has become the Halzephron Inn, in Chyanvounder.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 203 Land's End & Isles of Scilly (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2009. ISBN 978-0-319-23289-7.
  2. ^ Chyanvounder; Explore Britain
  3. ^ Royal Cornwall Gazette, 2 October 1875.