About Carthamartha
Carthamartha is a small village located in the civil parish of St Just in Penwith, within the county of Cornwall, England. Situated in the western part of the county, it lies just south of the town of St Just and is part of the larger area known for its rugged coastline and mining heritage. The village is within the PL15 postcode area, which covers parts of the Penwith peninsula. Carthamartha is a quiet rural settlement, with a mix of traditional Cornish cottages and more modern homes, reflecting the area’s long-standing agricultural and mining history. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills and farmland, typical of the Cornish countryside. While small in size, the village is part of a community with strong local ties and a sense of continuity in its way of life.