Gillan, Cornwall

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Gillan is a hamlet in the parish of St Anthony-in-Meneage, Cornwall, England. [1] [2] Gillan Creek is one of the creeks of the Helford River.

Gillan lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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References

  1. Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 204 Truro & Falmouth (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2009. ISBN   978-0-319-23290-3.
  2. Gillan; Explore Britain

Coordinates: 50°05′00″N5°05′49″W / 50.0834565°N 5.097074°W / 50.0834565; -5.097074