[5] The church at Talland, dramatically located on the cliff-top, is dedicated to St Tallan and as such is unique in Britain.

Unusually it has a detached bell-tower on the south side which was joined to the main body of the church in the 15th century.

[6] The environment, one of the most unspoiled in south-west England, is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Heritage Coast.

In October 2007 Caradon District Council granted planning permission for the building of 40 houses costing between £285,000 and £350,000.

[9] The television presenters Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan own a holiday home in Talland.