Overview
Cornwall is a historic county of England and one of the Celtic nations, located in South West England. It is the homeland of the Cornish people, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, Devon to the east, and the English Channel to the south. Predominantly rural, Cornwall has an area of 1,375 square miles and an estimated population of 585,655 in 2024. The city of Truro is among its major settlements. Cornwall is the westernmost part of the South West Peninsula and the southernmost county within the United Kingdom, characterized by steep cliffs and rias along its coastline.
Historical Periods
Cornwall (710–935)
710 CE – 935 CE
Capital: TruroArea: 4,538 km²
Cornwall (936–946)
936 CE – 946 CE
Capital: TruroArea: 4,538 km²