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Coastwatch lookout station at Gwennap Head

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Coastwatch lookout station at Gwennap Head
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A named place photographed at this map point in Cornwall.
The Coastwatch Lookout Station at Gwennap Head was established in the early 20th century to monitor coastal activity and support maritime safety, particularly during both World Wars. It is associated with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and the Coastguard, playing a key role in rescues and surveillance along Cornwall's rugged coastline.

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Photo: Jim Champion · CC BY-SA 2.0