Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Gwithian within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Gwithian.-- par. and vil., W. Cornwall, near mouth of river Gwithian, 7 miles W. of Redruth, 2420 ac., pop. 614; has remains of an ancient oratory which was long buried in the sand; the blown sand is now, however, largely fixed by sea-rush. On the coast is Gwithian Point.