Mousehole, Fishing village in Cornwall, England
Description
Mousehole is a fishing village in Cornwall where granite houses form a circular pattern around a sheltered harbor. Two sturdy breakwaters protect the settlement from heavy ocean swells and storms.
History
The village was destroyed and nearly burned to the ground by Spanish raiders in 1595. The Keigwin Arms remains the sole surviving building from that period, standing as a witness to this attack.
Culture
The winter celebration of Tom Bawcock's Eve on December 23 brings locals together to prepare and share a large fish pie. This tradition keeps alive the village's deep bond with fishing and the sea.
Practical
The village streets are narrow and parking is limited, so visitors should leave their vehicles in designated areas at the edges. A short walk then leads down to the center and the harbor.
Did you know?
On St Clement's Isle, about 350 meters from the harbor entrance, sit remains of an ancient hermitage where a solitary religious figure once lived. This small island now stands as a quiet reminder of the region's earlier spiritual history.
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Cornwall holds scattered coves, historic manors, and ancient stone circles that together create a collection of places reflecting the region's history, culture, and landscape. Visitors can discover medieval castles like Tintagel Castle, climb lighthouses, explore underground caves, and walk through...
Cornwall lies at the southwestern tip of England. It is a peninsula surrounded by the sea, shaping its history and identity. You can see this region through its castles on cliffs like Tintagel or St Michael's Mount, its fishing villages on small bays such as Mousehole, and its busy ports like...
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