| Illogan is a parish in west Cornwall with a history closely linked to tin and copper mining. From the 18th to the 19th century it was part of one of the most productive mining areas in the world, supplying skilled miners who later emigrated overseas. Earlier settlement was agricultural, with scattered farms and small hamlets. Mining declined by the late 19th century, after which Illogan developed mainly as a residential area. Some locals shorten the pronunciation to ‘luggan’ |
