Fowey harbour, which includes the communities of Fowey, Bodinnick and Polruan, has been a significant international trading port since the medieval period and is still a working port today, exporting china clay. Our aim is to encourage you to explore the area and find out more about the places and people that have contributed to its heritage.
The Society introduces you to the rich and varied history of Fowey harbour and what you can see today by:
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Fowey Harbour Heritage Society
1/5/2021
March 14, 2026 at 2pm
Cost: Free for Members. Non Members will be charged £10 on the door.
Contact: All enquiries to Hon. Sec. Kath Pearce on 07977 572268 or email FHHSociety@gmail.com
The year is 50 AD. Southern Britain is entirely occupied by the Romans. Well, not entirely... One small tribe of indomitable Celts still holds out against the invaders….
A talk by Sean Taylor from the Cornwall Archaeological Unit on his team’s surprise discovery of a very early Roman Fort in Cornwall that he believes housed 10,000 people – a full legion and their followers. His discovery appeared on Digging for Britain two years ago.
