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Polpeor Island

Polpeor Island is an islet in , , . Polpeor Island is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Lizard and Lizard Lighthouse.

Photo: Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a peninsula in West Cornwall in the . The name may be derived from the Cornish expression Lys Ardh, which means "High Court". The contains Britain's most southerly point, the Point.

Public building
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The is a lighthouse at , England, built to guide vessels passing through the . It was often the welcoming beacon to persons returning to England, where on a clear night, the reflected light could be seen 100 mi away.

Church
Photo: Rod Allday, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lizard Point and Lizard.

Locality
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in is at the southern tip of the . It is situated half-a-mile south of in the civil parish of and about 11 miles southeast of .

Village
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, also known as The , The Town, or The Village, is a village on in , England, United Kingdom. It is situated about ten miles south of , and is mainland 's most southerly settlement.

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is a small fishing village in West Cornwall, on the Lizard Peninsula between The Lizard and Coverack. has long been popular as a holiday destination, especially during the summer when there are numerous local events: gig racing days, summer barbecues, a regatta, Morris dancing, musical bands, and regular singing by the Singers in the public house.

Polpeor Island

Latitude
49.95852° or 49° 57′ 31″ north
Longitude
-5.2066° or 5° 12′ 24″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
8CXPXQ5V+C9
Geo­Names ID
12104872
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Satellite Map

Discover Polpeor Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Housel Bay and Landewednack.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Polbream Cove and Polpeor Cove.

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