Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of St Agnes within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
St Agnes.-- small seaport town and par., Cornwall, 4 miles NW. of Chacewater sta. and 9 miles NW. of Truro, 8441 ac., pop. 4030; P.O., T.O. is the centre of a rich tin mining district; adjacent to the town is St Agnes Beacon, alt. 597 ft.; anil 1 mile distant is the promontory of St Agnes Head.