Liskeard Cornwall Map

About Liskeard

Liskeard breathes the deep, enduring spirit of Cornish market towns, its history etched into the very stones of its buildings and the enduring green of its surrounding landscape. It lies 11.3 km north of Looe (from Looe: bearing 356°T, OS grid SX 251 646), and is situated west-south-west of Merrymeet village. The town's economy, long tied to the rich mineral veins beneath the earth and the fertile agricultural lands, now finds its pulse in a vibrant mix of local businesses and artisanal crafts, drawing sustenance from the sun-drenched fields and the ancient, whispering moors that cradle it. The quality of light here, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to gild the slate roofs and the weathered granite, casting long, thoughtful shadows that speak of centuries of quiet industry and resilient community. The imposing presence of St Martin's Church, its tower a steadfast sentinel against the Cornish sky, anchors the town's historic heart, a place where generations have sought solace and community. For those who know Liskeard, it is also the birthplace of the celebrated author Eden Phillpotts, whose words captured the rugged beauty and the often-unseen depths of this corner of England. The weekly market, a riot of colour and scent, continues the age-old tradition of bringing the bounty of the land to its people, a lively echo of the town's enduring connection to its rural roots. This vibrant exchange, under the wide expanse of the Cornish sky, offers a palpable sense of continuity, a living thread connecting the present to the past.

About This Liskeard Map Page

Explore Liskeard, 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: 50.455271, -4.464997. 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.