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Polruan is part of the parish of Lanteglos-by-Fowey which is bounded by water on three sides - Penpoll Creek to the north, the Fowey River to the west and the sea to the south.

The ruin of St Saviour's church on the hill above Polruan dates to the 8th century. It was a landmark for shipping, and also, in times of war, a vantage point for observing the approach of enemy shipping to the strategically important Fowey harbour.

Polruan also has a blockhouse fortification that guards the entrance to the river Fowey, one of a pair - its partner being situated on the Fowey side of the river. Between the two blockhouses was strung a chain to prevent enemy ships entering the harbour, the chain being lowered for friendly vessels. This was primarily used during the wars with the Dutch.

 


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  • sheprethdeb

    Very steep streets in Polruan. When you get to the top of the hill you see this :-) http://t.co/tgqGvAtM

    Yesterday, 23:12

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    Fowey with Polruan in background :-) http://t.co/wrYLzZxN

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  • John__Brook

    Polruan - opposite Fowey. Lovely day today - felt like being on holiday! http://t.co/NMhTSB6O

    Yesterday, 18:47

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  • cuzzinharry

    @Kantian3 yes, they were here a few weeks ago. Last week a great week at Polruan. Paul loves them very much, and is very good to them.

    May 28th, 09:38

  • CanYouRecommend

    #CYR @RamblersGB RT @MatLee: @RamblersGB Hi there, can you recommend walks around Fowey, Polruan and Bodinnick, please? Camping-hiking week

    May 27th, 19:00

  • RamblersGB

    RT @MatLee: @RamblersGB Hi there, can you recommend walks around Fowey, Polruan and Bodinnick, please? Camping-hiking weekend next week!

    May 27th, 18:52

  • LittleRhi77

    @MatLee let me know what Polruan is like I've never been! Last minute always the best. Deffo lets sort something out I'm missing our hikes x

    May 27th, 18:28

  • MatLee

    @RamblersGB Hi there, can you recommend walks around Fowey, Polruan and Bodinnick, please? Camping-hiking weekend next week!

    May 27th, 18:15

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    May 26th, 20:57

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    May 26th, 18:52

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