Polperro
Also known as Polperro, Cornwall, Lansallos
Polperro (, meaning ''Pyra's cove'') is a large village, civil parish, and fishing harbour within the Polperro Heritage Coastline in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Its population is around 1,554.
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Place details
- Locality
- Porthallow
- Region
- England
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Population
- 1,206
- Timezone
- Europe/London
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- History
- Toponymy
- Early history
- Later history
- Smuggling
- Robert Jeffery
- Economy
- Tourism
- Fishing
- Festivals
- Past Lord Mayors of Polperro
- Notable buildings
- Churches
- Science
- Notable residents
- Council
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Polperro (, meaning ''Pyra's cove'') is a large village, civil parish, and fishing harbour within the Polperro Heritage Coastline in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Its population is around 1,554.
Polperro, through which runs the River Pol, is 7 miles (11 km) east of Fowey and 4 miles (6 km) west of the neighbouring town of Looe and west of the major city and naval port of Plymouth. It is a noted tourist destination, particularly in the summer months, for its idyllic appearance with tightly-packed ancient fishermen's houses which survive almost untouched, its quaint harbour and attractive coastline.
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