Heritage near Porthallow
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Halliggye Fogou
One of Cornwall's best-preserved 'fogous' - prehistoric manmade caves. There are a number of these mysterious structures found throughout Cornwall. Similar structures are found in Ireland, Brittany and Scotland.
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Trelowarren
An awe-inspiring Jacobean mansion with its own chapel. Outbuildings have been tastefully converted to create a restaurant and a craft display area. There are also leisure facilities including a swimming pool, children's pool and gym, for which holiday membership is available.
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Bosvathick House
A beautiful Grade 11 listed Georgian family home which is only open to the public for a handful of days each year. Places on tours are limited and please check their Website for booking details.
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St Anthony Head Coastal Battery
Originally built in the 19th century and now owned by the National Trust, take a walk around the remains of this coastal defence facility and view the late Victorian gun platform and observation post. Ample car parking is available close by.
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St Anthony Head Lighthouse
Constructed in1835 the original lighthouse was built to warn ships of the offshore Manacles Rocks and Black Rock. Over the years the lighting system has been upgraded and since 1987 has been unmanned and automated. It is not open to the public but is worth the walk around the headland to take a look and many scenes from 'Fraggle Rock' from the 1980's were filmed here.
Heritage near Porthallow
'Porthallow has an abundance of Heritage Sites, from standing stones to historic estates, we have 6 near Porthallow. Reviewed by people who have been there.'
Halliggye Fogou
14 January 2011
One of Cornwall's best-preserved 'fogous' - prehistoric manmade caves. There are a number of these mysterious structures found throughout Cornwall. Similar structures are found in Ireland, Brittany and Scotland.
Trelowarren
9 November 2008
An awe-inspiring Jacobean mansion with its own chapel. Outbuildings have been tastefully converted to create a restaurant and a craft display area. There are also leisure facilities including a swimming pool, children's pool and gym, for which holiday membership is available.
Bosvathick House
A beautiful Grade 11 listed Georgian family home which is only open to the public for a handful of days each year. Places on tours are limited and please check their Website for booking details.
St Anthony Head Coastal Battery
Originally built in the 19th century and now owned by the National Trust, take a walk around the remains of this coastal defence facility and view the late Victorian gun platform and observation post. Ample car parking is available close by.
St Anthony Head Lighthouse
Constructed in1835 the original lighthouse was built to warn ships of the offshore Manacles Rocks and Black Rock. Over the years the lighting system has been upgraded and since 1987 has been unmanned and automated. It is not open to the public but is worth the walk around the headland to take a look and many scenes from 'Fraggle Rock' from the 1980's were filmed here.