Penryn (Cornwall)
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| status | Civil Parish | |||
| region | South West England | |||
| Ceremony county | Cornwall | |||
| Trad. county | Cornwall | |||
| Administrative headquarters | Falmouth | |||
| Residents | 7,166 (2001) | |||
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Penryn ( Cornish : Penrynn, from Pen-ryn, German "promontory") is a Civil parish and a town in Cornwall . It borders the Penryn River and is 1 mile northwest of Falmouth . At the 2001 census, the population was 7166. Despite its proximity to Falmouth, Penryn developed into an important port. Granite and tin were exported there in the Middle Ages .
Penryn is one of the oldest towns in Cornwall and has a rich history. In the Domesday Book the land on which the city stands today was counted among the "Trelivel" lands. Penryn was founded in 1216 under the Bishop of Exeter .
Penryn was able to preserve a large part of its historical heritage. It has more listed buildings than any other town in Cornwall. A local museum is located in the town hall. There is a town partnership with Audierne in Brittany .
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Coordinates: 50 ° 16 ′ N , 5 ° 10 ′ W