Traditional county: Cornwall · Region: South West
Explore Launceston, Cornwall with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Launceston map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Launceston, Cornwall, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Launceston |
| Traditional County | Cornwall |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.635757 |
| Longitude | -4.361176 |
| Place Type | Town |
The rolling hills and fertile farmland surrounding Launceston have long shaped its identity. It lies 15.1 km north-north-west of Callington (from Callington: bearing 348°T, OS grid SX 331 844), and is situated north-west of Withnoe village. Historically a market town and a centre for agriculture, Launceston's economy was once bolstered by its role as a county town, with its administrative importance contributing to its prosperity. Evidence of its past can be seen in the remnants of its medieval street plan and the enduring agricultural traditions that continue to define the local landscape. Dominating the skyline is the imposing Launceston Castle, a Norman motte-and-bailey fortress that stands as a testament to the town's strategic importance throughout centuries of English history. The market square, once the heart of commerce, still retains a sense of its former vibrancy, with local produce and crafts often showcased. While no globally renowned figures immediately spring to mind as being solely associated with Launceston, its enduring appeal lies in its quintessential Cornish character, offering a glimpse into a more traditional way of life.
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Explore Launceston, Cornwall, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.635757, -4.361176. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |