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Polruan, United Kingdom

Polruan is a small fishing village in Cornwall, within the boundaries of the parish of Llanteglos by Fowey[?]. It is bounded on three sides by water: to the north by Penpoll Creek[?], to the west by the River Fowey and to the south by the sea. The village is a labyrinth of steep and winding streets.

The ruin of St Saviours 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.



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