Willa Park - Boscastle, Cornwall
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N 50° 41.349 W 004° 42.102
30U E 379800 N 5616639
Willa Park, Boscastle. Atop this promontory sits a coastguard lookout station.
Waymark Code: WMP7D3
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/14/2015
Views: 2
"Willa Park has a prehistoric promontory hill fort. Beside it, Lye Rock was the scene of the 1893 Iota ship-wreck. Cantanese Domenico, a boy of fourteen, lost his life, as did two other members of the Italian crew. The nine survivors were rescued by brave locals led by Mr Charles Hambly. Mr Hambly took part in several rescues and was awarded medals for his bravery and skill. Cantanese and Charles are buried close together in St Materiana's churchyard."
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The address of property, including Postcode.:
PL34
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
Free
National Trust member: no
Web page: Not listed
Parking place (optional): Not Listed
References: Not listed
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