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Fowey Blockhouse, Cornwall

Fowey Blockhouse is a ruined late 15th-century blockhouse at Fowey, Cornwall. It was built as a result of the French burning the town in 1457. There is another on opposite side of river and between them a chain was slung. It is within the council area of Cornwall.
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1327315.

Place Type: Mediæval Monument
Historic County: Cornwall
Lat, Long: 50.331904,-4.640416
Grid Reference: SX 1217 5133
Civil Parish: Fowey CP
Council Area: Cornwall CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 299982
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Fowey_Blockhouse,_Cornwall_299982

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