Prussia Cove, Coastal village at Mount's Bay, Cornwall, England
Prussia Cove consists of four connected inlets - Piskies, Bessy's, King's, and Coule's - featuring shingle beaches and rock formations along Mount's Bay.
The area earned its name from John Carter, an 18th-century smuggler nicknamed 'King of Prussia', who operated extensively through the hidden coves.
The International Musicians Seminar established in 1972 conducts master classes and performances for emerging classical musicians at this coastal location.
Visitors need to walk approximately 10 minutes from the private car park to reach the coves, which contain no shops or dining facilities.
The 1841 'Calamity at Prussia Cove' incident led to community mobilization after multiple drownings occurred during attempts to rescue struggling mariners.
Location: St Hilary
GPS coordinates: 50.10130,-5.41860
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:12
Cornwall features remote coves, historic manors, and ancient stone circles. These locations showcase the region's history, culture, and landscape. Visitors find medieval castles, lighthouses, underground caves, and fishing villages. The coast presents cliffs, beaches, and geological formations.
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Acton Castle
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Wheal Prosper Engine House
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Penberthy Croft mine
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Chymorvah House
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Church of Saint Germoe
3.3 km
The Church of St Piran and St Michael
2.5 km
Crown Inn
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Milestone At Sw 545300
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Cross At Approximately 13 Metres South Of Porch Of Church Of Saint Hilary
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Detached Chimney At Sw595290, Wheal Grey
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Trevenner Farmhouse And Trevenner Cottage
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Milestone At Sw 530305
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Perranuthnoe War Memorial
2.5 km
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Chimney At Sw53503178
4.3 km
Tregurtha Downs mine complex
3.7 km
Milestone At Sw561294
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Lower-An-Gothaw
4.2 km
Cross At 4 Metres South Of Porch Of Church Of Saint Hilary
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1-3, Turnpike Road
4.2 km
Milestone At Sw576292
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Porth-en-alls
208 m
Chimney At Sw53753114
3.7 km
Milestone At Sw592288
3.7 km
St Germoe's Chair
3.3 km
Perranuthnoe Beach
2.1 kmReviews
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