Portreath from the south
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Portreath from the south by David Smith as part of the Geograph project.
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Portreath from the south
Image: © David Smith Taken: 16 Jan 2014
Portreath developed on either side of the river, as a port for shipping tin and other minerals, as well as hosting a small fishing fleet. The modern houses close to the sea have been built on the site of former harbour buildings and quays. The village expanded up the steep slopes either side of the village with improved transport links in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.261469
Longitude
-5.291394
