St Piran's flag — a white cross on black — represents Cornwall. Legend says it symbolises white tin flowing from black ore.
Cornwall has its own distinct flag representing the Cornish people. The black and white represent traditional Cornish identity. Cornwall maintains a distinct cultural and linguistic heritage.
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