Memorials & monuments · South West England
Polhawn Fort
In or near St Germans.
Polhawn Fort is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Devonport · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Polhawn Fort is a public memorial in South-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1867, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is within the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South East Cornwall parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Devonport, about 7.2 km away. Postcode area PL10.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rame Head & Whitsand Bay SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Whitsand Bay, situated in south east Cornwall, England, runs from Rame Head in the east to Portwrinkle in the west. It is characterised by sheer, high cliffs, dramatic scenery and long stretches of sandy beaches. The South West Coast Path runs the length of the bay.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3217, -4.2201
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Maker-with-Rame
- Postcode
- PL10 1LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Established
- 1867
- Nearest railway station
- Devonport — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: w961895662 (ODbL)
- commons: Polhawn Fort - geograph.org.uk - 1062784.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Polhawn Fort (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polhawn Fort?
- Polhawn Fort is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL10 1LL), in the parish of Maker-with-Rame.
- What is Polhawn Fort?
- Polhawn Fort is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Polhawn Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Devonport, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL10 1LL.
- When was Polhawn Fort built?
- Built or established in 1867.
- Is Polhawn Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Polhawn Fort is part of the Rame Head & Whitsand Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Polhawn Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Polhawn Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Polhawn Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Devonport, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL10 1LL.