Proper noun
Padstow
A small town, a civil parish (with a town council) and port in north Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SW9175).
Antiquities Time Team visited Padstow for the episode "From Constantinople to Cornwall," broadcast on 9 March 2008. Source: Internet
Orme (2007); p. 10 The cult of St Petroc was important both in Padstow and Bodmin. Source: Internet
Culture 'Obby 'Oss festival main The 'Old Oss' capturing a passing maiden during the Mayday festival Padstow is best known for its "'Obby 'Oss" festival. Source: Internet
Long before the controversy Charlie Bate, noted Padstow folk advocate, recounted that in the 1970s the content and conduct of the day were carefully reviewed to avoid potential offence. Source: Internet
Padstow in Cornwall holds its annual Obby-Oss (Hobby Horse) day of festivities. Source: Internet
Padstow is recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) when it was held by Bodmin Monastery. Source: Internet