Arrow Rock
Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Cornwall
England
Arrow Rock
Arrow Rock is a prominent coastal feature located in Cornwall, England. It is a headland that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean, forming a distinct point along the rugged coastline. Situated near the village of Arrow, the rock is a popular tourist attraction and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
The rock itself is composed of rugged granite and stands at an impressive height, towering above the crashing waves below. Its unique shape resembles an arrowhead, hence the name Arrow Rock. The natural erosion caused by the relentless ocean has sculpted the rock into intriguing formations, adding to its allure.
The headland is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, creating a rich ecosystem. Seabirds such as gulls and cormorants can be seen perching on the cliffs, while seals and dolphins occasionally make appearances in the waters below. The surrounding waters are also known for their abundance of marine life, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.
Arrow Rock is steeped in history and folklore. It is said to have been a navigation landmark for sailors centuries ago, guiding them safely along the treacherous coast. Today, it continues to serve as a navigational point for modern-day mariners.
Visitors to Arrow Rock can explore the area by foot, following scenic coastal paths that offer breathtaking views of the rugged coastline and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The rock is also a popular spot for rock climbers, who are drawn to its challenging vertical faces.
Overall, Arrow Rock is a remarkable coastal feature that showcases the natural beauty and geological diversity of Cornwall's coastline. Its rugged charm, stunning views, and rich history make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Arrow Rock Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 50.267442/-4.7816064 or Grid Reference SX0144. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
Mevagissey - Inner Harbour
The inner harbour at Mevagissey is well protected by several breakwaters. As can be seen, it is a popular place to moor boats. There are coastal trips available from this little port.
Mevagissey - Preening shag
I am reliably informed that this is a shag (Gulosus aristotelis) rather than a cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) as "the eye is separate from the bare skin at the base of the bill. Other useful signs for a shag are a thin bill, steep forehead, relatively longer tail and slimmer neck" (thanks to Hugh Link for this information)
I think it is quite a young bird as it does not seem to have its full adult plumage, and apparently the fact that he has a white chin is indicative of this.
It was busy preening itself on rocks just outside Mevagissey harbour.
St Andrew's Church, Mevagissey
Congregational School dated 1873. Now a United Reformed/Methodist Church.
Mevagissey War Memorial
The war memorial is in the form of a Celtic cross with an incised edge detail to the column. It stands on a square plinth with rounded corners, on a square base. On the southeast side of the plinth is a dressed-granite inset with an inscription in black metal lettering.
It is Grade II-listed (List Entry Number: 1420128 Link
Historic England)
Historic England)
The War Memorial, Mevagissey
The Mevagissey war memorial is in the form of a Celtic cross with an incised edge detail to the column. It stands on a square plinth with rounded corners, on a square base. On the southeast side of the plinth is a dressed-granite inset with an inscription in black metal lettering.
It is Grade II-listed (List Entry Number: 1420128 Link Historic England)
Historic England)
Fore Street, Mevagissey
Mevagissey is a village and fishing port. The village is situated five miles south of St Austell.
It nestles in a small valley and faces east to Mevagissey Bay. The inner and outer harbours have a mixture of pleasure vessels and fishing boats, the remains of a once major industry. However, tourism has supplanted fishing as the dominant industry in recent years.
Mevagissey village centre consists of narrow streets with many places to eat and shops aimed at the tourist trade. The outer areas are built on the steep slopes of the surrounding hillsides and are mostly residential.
Mevagissey Inner Harbour
Mevagissey is a village and fishing port. The village is situated five miles south of St Austell.
It nestles in a small valley and faces east to Mevagissey Bay. The inner and outer harbours have a mixture of pleasure vessels and fishing boats, the remains of a once major industry. However, tourism has supplanted fishing as the dominant industry in recent years.
Mevagissey village centre consists of narrow streets with many places to eat and shops aimed at the tourist trade. The outer areas are built on the steep slopes of the surrounding hillsides and are mostly residential.
The Inner Harbour, Mevagissey
Mevagissey is a village and fishing port. The village is situated five miles south of St Austell.
It nestles in a small valley and faces east to Mevagissey Bay. The inner and outer harbours have a mixture of pleasure vessels and fishing boats, the remains of a once major industry. However, tourism has supplanted fishing as the dominant industry in recent years.
Mevagissey village centre consists of narrow streets with many places to eat and shops aimed at the tourist trade. The outer areas are built on the steep slopes of the surrounding hillsides and are mostly residential.
Mevagissey, Victoria Pier
The two outer breakwaters (the North Pier and the Victoria Pier) were completed in 1888, providing Mevagissey with an outer harbour that protects the village and its fishing fleet from south-easterly storms.
Lighthouse on Victoria Pier, Mevagissey
Victoria Pier Head lighthouse was constructed in 1896. It is still active.
Mevagissey North Pier and Outer Harbour
The two outer breakwaters (the North Pier and the Victoria Pier) were completed in 1888, providing Mevagissey with an outer harbour that protects the village and its fishing fleet from south-easterly storms.
Fishing Boats in Mevagissey Outer Harbour
Mevagissey is a village and fishing port. The village is situated five miles south of St Austell.
It nestles in a small valley and faces east to Mevagissey Bay. The inner and outer harbours have a mixture of pleasure vessels and fishing boats, the remains of a once major industry. However, tourism has supplanted fishing as the dominant industry in recent years.
Mevagissey village centre consists of narrow streets with many places to eat and shops aimed at the tourist trade. The outer areas are built on the steep slopes of the surrounding hillsides and are mostly residential.
Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) at Mevagissey Harbour
Black sea bird, about the size of a goose on the rocks at Mevagissey Harbour.
Cormorant at Mevagissey
Black sea bird, about the size of a goose on the rocks at Mevagissey Harbour.
West Wharf, Mevagissey Inner Harbour
Mevagissey is a village and fishing port. The village is situated five miles south of St Austell.
It nestles in a small valley and faces east to Mevagissey Bay. The inner and outer harbours have a mixture of pleasure vessels and fishing boats, the remains of a once major industry. However, tourism has supplanted fishing as the dominant industry in recent years.
Mevagissey village centre consists of narrow streets with many places to eat and shops aimed at the tourist trade. The outer areas are built on the steep slopes of the surrounding hillsides and are mostly residential.
Inner Harbour (East Wharf)
Looking across the inner harbour at Mevagissey, from the West Wharf, towards the East Wharf.
Coastal pasture, Mevagissey
The coast path south of Portmellon approached Chapel Point.
Arrow Rock is located at Grid Ref: SX0144 (Lat: 50.267442, Lng: -4.7816064)
Unitary Authority: Cornwall
Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 50.267442,-4.7816064Mevagissey
Is In: Cornwall, England, UK
Is In Country: England
Is In Country Code: GB
Is In County: Cornwall
Name Br: Lannvorek
Name Kw: Lannvorek
Place: town
Source: npe
Source Name Br: proper translation
Lat/Long: 50.2696687/-4.7872174
Mevagissey Museum
Addr Housenumber: 1-2
Addr Postcode: PL26 6UA
Addr Street: Olivers Quay
Old Name: Pasty Presto
Phone: +44 1726 844 366
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 50.2701944/-4.7870531
Restaurant
The Sharksfin
Addr City: St Austell
Addr Country: GB
Addr Place: Mevagissey
Addr Postcode: PL26 6QU
Addr Street: Olivers Quay
Cuisine: regional
Fhrs Id: 655156
Source: Bing
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Website: http://www.thesharksfin.co.uk/
Wheelchair: no
Lat/Long: 50.2699921/-4.7869459
Ferry Terminal
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Lat/Long: 50.2686957/-4.7825301
Parking
Mevagissey Harbour Car Parking
Access: yes
Capacity: 6
Fee: yes
Opening Hours: 24/7
Operator: Mevagissey Harbour Board
Parking: surface
Payment Coins: yes
Payment Credit Cards: no
Payment Debit Cards: no
Payment Notes: no
Source: Bing
Surface: asphalt
Lat/Long: 50.2693478/-4.7870779
Social Club
Mevigissey Social Club
Access: private
Image: https://archive.org/details/mevagissey2020-8-23/Mevagissey%202020-08-23%20and%2024/DSCN1132.JPG
Lat/Long: 50.2699333/-4.7871052
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 09:00
Image: https://archive.org/details/mevagissey2020-8-23/Mevagissey%202020-08-23%20and%2024/DSCN1181.JPG
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: PL26 212
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2653115/-4.7853481
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Image: https://archive.org/details/mevagissey2020-8-23/Mevagissey%202020-08-23%20and%2024/DSCN1175.JPG
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: PL26 138D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2675742/-4.7836292
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.2707505/-4.7842188
Bench
Backrest: yes
Image: https://archive.org/details/mevagissey2020-8-23/Mevagissey%202020-08-23%20and%2024/DSCN1330.JPG
Lat/Long: 50.2710835/-4.7843571
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-09-27
Lat/Long: 50.2700857/-4.784557
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: surface
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.2707078/-4.7861606
Visitor Information
Information: office
Note: Tourist information centre service provided by Hurley Books
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.269815/-4.7872844
Note: Sign states 'No public access beyond this point'
Lat/Long: 50.2690926/-4.7867087
Defibrillator
Access: yes
Defibrillator Location: On wall outside the Tea on the Quay café
Emergency: defibrillator
Image: https://archive.org/details/mevagisseyphotos08-25/Mevagissey%202020-08-25/IMG_20200825_181754.jpg
Indoor: no
Operator: Front Line Emergency Equipment Trust;Duchy Defibrillators
Ref: CC0105
Lat/Long: 50.2692565/-4.7870205
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 50.2692692/-4.7869864
Addr Flats: 1;3
Addr Housename: Sharksfin Apartments
Lat/Long: 50.269905/-4.7869632
Entrance: home
Note: Entrance to Sharksfin Apartments no 1 and 3
Lat/Long: 50.2698637/-4.7869646
Addr Housenumber: 25
Addr Street: Polkirt Hill
Lat/Long: 50.2686428/-4.786809
Colour: green
Man Made: street_cabinet
Ref: 8
Lat/Long: 50.2653758/-4.7853811
Addr Housename: The Merchants House
Addr Housenumber: 9
Addr Street: Polkirt Hill
Lat/Long: 50.2691708/-4.7874789
Historic: memorial
Image: https://archive.org/details/mevagissey2020-8-23/Mevagissey%202020-08-23%20and%2024/DSCN1234.JPG
Inscription: This building stands on the site of the Wesleyan Chapel which was erected in 1842 and demolished in 1970
Memorial: plaque
Openplaques Id: 56287
Lat/Long: 50.2695356/-4.7877335
Colour: green
Man Made: street_cabinet
Ref: 7
Lat/Long: 50.2695566/-4.7877277
Colour: green
Man Made: street_cabinet
Utility: telecom
Lat/Long: 50.2695081/-4.7876482
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 50.2695038/-4.787673
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.2707425/-4.7841912
Addr Housename: Smugglers Cottage
Addr Housenumber: 20
Lat/Long: 50.2703272/-4.7854327
Locker
Locker: lifejacket
Operator: Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Lat/Long: 50.2700014/-4.7843467
Addr Housename: Tern Cottage
Addr Street: Mount Street
Note: Signed here but the doorway is not here
Operator: Aspects Holidays
Tourism: chalet
Lat/Long: 50.2703255/-4.7864643
Fast Food
The Fish Grill & more
Note: In trailer which appears to be permanently parked here (even when closed)
Lat/Long: 50.2697829/-4.7868063
Addr Housename: Jetty Cottage
Addr Housenumber: 1
Addr Street: Jetty Street
Lat/Long: 50.2698279/-4.7873857
Addr Housenumber: 7
Addr Street: Polkirt Hill
Lat/Long: 50.2692171/-4.7875124
Crane Type: floor-mounted_crane
Man Made: crane
Lat/Long: 50.2687141/-4.7824947
Coast Guard
HM Coastguard Mevagissey Coastguard Rescue Station
Image: https://archive.org/details/mevagisseyphotos08-25/Mevagissey%202020-08-25/IMG_20200825_182037.jpg
Operator: Maritime and Coastguard Agency;HM Coastguard
Lat/Long: 50.2686192/-4.7855745
Wheelhouse Guest House
Crane Type: floor-mounted_crane
Man Made: crane
Lat/Long: 50.2697297/-4.7864939
Crane Type: floor-mounted_crane
Man Made: crane
Lat/Long: 50.2697526/-4.786635
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2704452/-4.7845363
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2702045/-4.7854115
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2697751/-4.7869309
Waste Basket
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 50.2699864/-4.7843287
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2678112/-4.7839287
Waste Basket
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 50.2683543/-4.7830931
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2677204/-4.7834438
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2671527/-4.7833965
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2708805/-4.7843933
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2701424/-4.7845639
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2683531/-4.7831156
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.268141/-4.7839292
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2654483/-4.7852213
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2694419/-4.787517
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2708974/-4.7843984
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2707956/-4.7843338
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.269909/-4.7837791
Waste Basket
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 50.2688387/-4.7858039
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2682465/-4.7834838
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2656039/-4.7850767
Bench
Backrest: yes
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2701554/-4.7845684
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 50.2632968/-4.784276
Coastal Footpath
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.2653052/-4.7852306
Public Footpath. Church Park Farm
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.2679193/-4.7843142
Addr Housename: Polkirt House
Addr Housenumber: 27
Building: yes
Lat/Long: 50.268698/-4.7866277
Coast Path
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.2676204/-4.7838168
Mevagissiey Welcomes You
Information: map
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.2689242/-4.7866797
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