Archaeological sites · South West England
Polruan Castle
In or near Polruan.
Polruan Castle — archaeological in england south west.
Liam Drew — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 5.5 km
About
Polruan Castle is a archaeological located in england south west. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Polruan to Polperro SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Polruan Castle is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features remnants of a medieval fortification, reflecting the region's historical significance. The site offers insights into the area's past and is part of the broader archaeological heritage of England. Visitors can explore the ruins and appreciate the landscape surrounding the site.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3297, -4.6381
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Lanteglos
- Postcode
- PL23 1PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: w111872187 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17361895 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polruan Castle?
- Polruan Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL23 1PN), in the parish of Lanteglos.
- What is Polruan Castle?
- Polruan Castle — archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to Polruan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL23 1PN.
- Is Polruan Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Polruan Castle is part of the Polruan to Polperro SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Polruan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL23 1PN.