PLAN YOUR VISIT ATTRACTIONS EAT SHOP STAY NATURE SPECIAL OFFERS WHAT’S ON CONTACT BOOK NOW OPENING HOURS BOOK NOW Land’s End History Known as Belerion ( The Shining Land) in Ancient Greek times, Land’s End is a treasure trove of history – what will you uncover on your next visit? Land’s End is the legendary Cornish destination that has inspired people since ancient Greek times when it was referred to as Belerion – the shining land. Fascinating discoveries found on-site dating as far back as the Mesolithic Period (10,000-4000 BC) prove that people have been travelling to and living at Land’s End for 10,000 years or more. The many names for Land’s End are centuries old. The earliest name for the site seems to ‘Penwith Steort’ recorded in 997. Penwith is Cornish for ‘extreme end’ and Steort is Old English for ‘tail’ or ‘end.’ The Middle English name ‘Londeseynde’ appears in 1337 and ‘Penn an Wlas’, Cornish for ‘end of the land’, is first recorded in 1500. Throughout the ages, Land’s End has held a fascination for many people and the place has inspired many stories and works of art. The mythical ‘Lost Land of Lyonesse’ is said to lie beneath the waves between Land’s End and the Isles of Scilly. According to legend, Lyonesse was a rich part of King Arthur’s realm that was drowned by the sea on a cataclysmically stormy night. There are over 130 recorded shipwrecks around Land’s End, as well as countless more unrecorded. In modern times, Longships Lighthouse at Land’s End forms one point of an important protective triangle – Longships Lighthouse, Wolf Rock Lighthouse and the Lizard Lighthouse collectively create one of the most well lit waterways in the British Isles. Undoubtedly, the breadth and depth of history at Land’s End has a part to play in the continuing appeal and popularity of this world-famous attraction. Nowadays, more than 500,000 visitors from all over the globe travel to Land’s End every year and the site employs between 50 and 150 local people each season. 2019 Heritage Attractions Ltd HYGIENE MEASURES CAREERS MINISTRY OF JUSTICE ACCESSIBILITY PRIVACY POLICY SIGN UP By submitting your email address, you're indicating your consent to receiving email marketing messages from Land's End Landmark Attraction, and you may receive future offers and information from companies operated by Heritage Great Britain PLC . Your information is not provided to any third parties. Website by We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More