Forge, Cornwall

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Forge
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Forge
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OS grid reference SW698453
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Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
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50°15′47″N5°13′52″W / 50.263°N 5.231°W / 50.263; -5.231 Coordinates: 50°15′47″N5°13′52″W / 50.263°N 5.231°W / 50.263; -5.231

Forge is a hamlet in the parish of Redruth, Cornwall, England. [1] [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 203 Land's End & Isles of Scilly (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2009. ISBN   978-0-319-23289-7.
  2. ↑ "Explore Britain: Forge".
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