2021

SX1251 : Fowey - Remains of blockhouse from Polruan blockhouse

taken 2 years ago, near to Fowey, Cornwall, England

Fowey - Remains of blockhouse from Polruan blockhouse
Fowey - Remains of blockhouse from Polruan blockhouse
The entrance to Fowey harbour was guarded by two blockhouses one in Polruan which is still in quite good condition (though an empty shell) and the other, far more ruinous, on the Fowey side - seen here.
A very heavy chain was slung between the two - normally well below the waterline. But in the event of attack this chain could be raised to effectively seal the entrance.
Fowey

Fowey is a small town at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall. The town has been in existence since before 1300; the estuary of the River Fowey forms a natural harbour which enabled the town to become an important trading centre.
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Polruan :: SX1250

Polruan (Cornish: Porthruwan) is a small fishing village in the parish of Lanteglos-by-Fowey in Cornwall. It is bounded on three sides by water: to the north by Pont Creek, to the west by the River Fowey and to the south by the English Channel and neighbours village Bodinnick to the north, connected by a 4-mile walk along the hill tops. Polruan is very steep and well protected from the prevailing winds and Polruan Pool is a haven for small boats.
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Geographical Context: Coastal Docks, Harbours Estuary, Marine Place: Fowey Polruan Primary Subject: Fort other tags: Blockhouse Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SX1251, 485 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Rob Farrow   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 7 October, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 11 October, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 1217 5132 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:19.9076N 4:38.4313W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SX 1232 5108
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