
What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Cornwall.
Portreath Harbour Wall in Cornwall dates back to the 18th century and was originally constructed to protect the natural anchorage used by ships, particularly during the tin and copper trade boom. It is associated with the industrial heritage of Cornwall and reflects the region's historical reliance on maritime trade and mining.
Places near here
Cliff, revetment and a precariously placed house, Portreath beachBeach · 1 yd
Coastguard look-out tower and landmark 240m north of Portreath HarbourScheduled monument · 148 yd
Modern Housing and Harbour MouthHeritage place · 154 yd
The pier at PortreathHeritage place · 218 yd
Portreath BeachBeach / strand · 307 yd
Gooden Heane CoveBay · 565 yd
Portreath milestoneMonument or public art · 577 yd
Cave on Portreath BeachCave or cavern · 582 yd
Gull RockIslet · 812 yd
Houses on the hill above PortreathMountain or hill · 873 yd
Royal Navy Rescue Helicopter passing Western HillMountain or hill · 1004 yd
Nance WoodWood · 1411 ydOther information
Photo: Gwyn Jones · CC BY-SA 2.0