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Mullion Cove, Cornwall (Explored 18-09-16)
Mullion Cove, Cornwall (Explored 18-09-16)

Mullion Cove or Porth Mellin is a small community on the west coast of the Lizard Peninsula. It is on the eastern side of Mounts Bay. In 1937 a 2 mile stretch of the coast from Mullion Cove to Predannack was preserved for the nation with the help of the Council for the Preservation of Rural England (CPRE) and the National Trust. The Cove is partly protected from the winds and ocean currents by Mullion Island or Enys Pruen, which lies about 720 yards offshore to the southwest. Occupancy of the Cove goes back several hundred years, but in the early 1800s it had three working Grist Mills, and by the time of the first recorded census in 1841 it had several working fish cellars, net lofts and two thatched cottages.Until the early 20th century it had a thriving inshore pilchard fishing industry, was part of the Mounts Bay Fishery and also had a long history of crab, lobster and crayfish fishing using traditional Cornish methods with locally manufactured withy pots.
Between 1890 and 1892 and between 1895 and 1897, a harbour of two stone piers was constructed with the financial help of Lord Robartes of Lanhydrock for coastal protection and to provide support and an economic base for fishermen, local farmers and local traders. The harbour walls were maintained each year by local stonemasons.
In 1928 the harbour, island, and fish cellars were bought from Viscount Clifden by Montague Meyer. By 1944 the harbour required extensive maintenance and repair. In 1945 twelve acres including the harbour and island were given by the Meyer family to the National Trust, which took on necessary repairs. The Trust still has ownership, control and responsibility for maintenance.

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Camera: Nikon D7200, f/11.0, 1/125 sec, 16mm (=24mm), ISO 140 (more info) (hide info)
Camera: Nikon D7200
Lens: 16.0-80.0 mm f/2.8-4.0
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure Time: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Focal Length: 16mm (35mm equivalent: 24mm)
ISO: 140
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program: Not Defined
Exposure Mode: Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
White Balance: Auto
Scene Capture Type: Landscape
Color Space: sRGB
Software: Aperture 3.6
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Mullion Cove, Cornwall (Explored 18-09-16)

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