Historic churches · South West England
Polkerris
In or near Polruan.
Polkerris — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 2.6 km
- Free entry
About
Polkerris is a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Polkerris is a church located in South-West England. It is known for its historical significance and local architectural features. The church serves as a focal point for the community in the area.
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Background
History
Fishing, essentially a seine fishery for pilchards (Sardina pilchardus), was a mainstay of the village's economy from at least the late 16th century, there being a seine house recorded here in 1590. The village has been part of the Rashleigh family's Menabilly Estate from the late 16th century, and the estate built the half-moon quay in 1775 to help the seine netting company. From the 1950s tourism became significant in the summer. Today, the village has restaurants, water sports and some accommodation.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.3384, -4.6800
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Fowey
- Postcode
- PL24 2TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Polkerris (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Villages · 2.1 km
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Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel
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Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polkerris?
- Polkerris is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2TL), in the parish of Fowey.
- What is Polkerris?
- Polkerris — a church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Polkerris?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2TL.
- Is Polkerris a protected site?
- Yes — Polkerris is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Polkerris free to visit?
- Yes, Polkerris is free to enter.
- How do I get to Polkerris?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2TL.