2021

SX2150 : Polperro - Breakwaters and storm gate protecting the harbour

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

Polperro - Breakwaters and storm gate protecting the harbour
Polperro - Breakwaters and storm gate protecting the harbour
Polperro's harbour has always been naturally protected to a large extent by 'Peak Rock' but adverse conditions could inundate the little port so breakwaters were built and a massive steel storm gate keep the sea at bay.
Polperro Harbour :: SX2050

Much photographed, this is a working harbour with an active fishing fleet.
It is administered by 15 elected Harbour Trustees who are resident Polperro ratepayers.
A 25 tonne storm gate was constructed in 1978 to protect the harbour against wave action. This was enhanced in 2010, at a cost of £350,000, to give added protection from tidal surges.

Polperro :: SX2050

Polperro is a small fishing village and harbour about 4 miles west of Looe in Cornwall. The village is a major tourist attraction. Cars are not allowed in the village, with the car park being located in Crumplehorn, a northern extension of the village.


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Geographical Context: Coastal Village, Rural settlement Docks, Harbours Place: Polperro Primary Subject: Harbour other tags: Breakwaters Storm Gate Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SX2150, 148 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Rob Farrow   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 8 October, 2021   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 11 October, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 2103 5093 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:19.8630N 4:30.9586W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SX 2109 5093
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