Flushing, Cornwall
Coordinates: 50°09′54″N 5°04′08″W / 50.1651°N 5.0689°W / 50.1651; -5.0689
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| Cornish: Nankersey | |
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| Population | 670 |
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| OS grid reference | SW811340 |
| Civil parish | Mylor |
| Unitary authority | Cornwall |
| Ceremonial county | Cornwall |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | FALMOUTH |
| Postcode district | TR11 |
| Dialling code | 01326 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Cornwall |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
| UK Parliament | Truro and Falmouth |
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Flushing (Cornish: Nankersey) is a coastal village in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated three miles south of Penryn and eleven miles south-east of Truro. It faces Falmouth across the Penryn River, an arm of the Carrick Roads. The village is well known for its annual Regatta week in July.
Flushing lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation, with the same status and protection as a National Park.
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