Polruan blockhouse, Cornwall, UK

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Polruan blockhouse, There was one built each side of the River Fowey in the 14th century to protect the harbour from pirates and the French, A chain was pulled across the river between the two blockhouses to stop vessels entering or leaving the harbour.

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Size: 3648px × 2736px
Location: Fowey, UK
Photo credit: © Nik Taylor / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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