Fowey Attractions
Fowey (10mi/16km west of Polperro; pop. 2,150) was once a considerable seaport, home port of the notorious "Fowey Gallants", ships of war and privateers much feared in medieval times. With its many old houses it remains a picture postcard town with popular guided town walks available.
The 15th century St Nicholas' Church, dedicated to the patron saint of seafarers, has a fine Norman font. It is built on a site previously occupied by two much earlier churches, St Goran's (seventh century) and St Finnbarus', which latter was destroyed. Noah's Ark, an Elizabethan half timbered house, contains a small local museum.
The 15th century St Nicholas' Church, dedicated to the patron saint of seafarers, has a fine Norman font. It is built on a site previously occupied by two much earlier churches, St Goran's (seventh century) and St Finnbarus', which latter was destroyed. Noah's Ark, an Elizabethan half timbered house, contains a small local museum.
Castle Dore
A few kilometers further north of the Tristan Stone are remains of Iron Age earthworks known as Castle Dore, likewise said to be the ramparts of King Mark's castle from the same Tristan story.
Gribbin Head
A fairly long but thoroughly delightful footpath leads past the ruins of the castle built by Henry VIII to defend the harbor, to Gribbin Head, from where there is a magnificent panoramic view.
Tristan Stone
The Tristan Stone (1mi/2km north of Fowey), a monolith dating from 550 B.C., claims to be the tombstone of the hero of the medieval epic.
