Founded in 1216 by the Bishop of Exeter, Penryn is one of Cornwall’s oldest towns.

What is Penryn?

Penryn is a Cornish word meaning ‘headland’ that may refer to: Penryn, Cornwall, United Kingdom, a town of about 7,000 on the Penryn River. Penryn railway station, a station on the Maritime Line between Truro and Falmouth Docks, and serves the town of Penryn, Cornwall.

What country is Penryn in?

Penryn Cornish: PennrynnCeremonial countyCornwallRegionSouth WestCountryEnglandSovereign stateUnited Kingdom