Veryan - The Homeyard Homes
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Veryan - The Homeyard Homes
Image: © Rob Farrow Taken: 3 Aug 2024
The Homeyard Homes on Century Lane in Veryan are C20th almshouses built originally to house the widows of Cornishmen drowned at sea. They reference the round houses of the previous century for which Veryan is famous. (see Image] and Image]) The rear of this property can be seen from the churchyard of Image] - see Image]
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Image Location
Latitude
50.218654
Longitude
-4.92139