Former Harbour - Pentewan | lake, seaport, place with historical importance

United Kingdom / England / Mevagissey /
 lake, seaport, place with historical importance
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This harbour was used to ship out China Clay from St Austell, arriving via rail.
The harbour was built between 1819 and 1826 by Sir Christopher Hawkins.
The Harbour Entrance continually silted up through sand and clay.
It closed shortly after World War Two.
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Coordinates:   50°17'28"N   4°46'56"W
This article was last modified 15 years ago