The name comes from “Lann”, church site followed by a geographical reference to its position relative to the older St Clether site. The main villages are Laneast and Badgall.
Laneast village sits above the valley of the River Inny and has many ancient rights of way which cross surrounding farm land and Laneast Downs. These are fully maintained today providing many wonderful walks.
Beating the Bounds is an ancient tradition dating back to Norman and Saxon times and is still upheld today.

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Parish Council Meeting – 24th August 2021
A meeting of the Laneast Parish Council will take place in the Church Room Laneast on Tuesday 24th August 2021 starting at 7.00pm There will be the usual Public Representation Session. The agenda for the meeting will include: Parish Clerk Finances Planning matters...
Parish and Town Council Elections – 6 May 2021
The Parish, Town and City Council Elections will take place on Thursday 6 May 2021. All seats on all of these councils in Cornwall are due for re-election. These elections will be run on an election timetable similar to the one used for other polls taking place the...