Church Street in Mevagissey was historically the main artery into this traditional Cornish fishing village. Prior to the 1920s, Church Street was the primary access route for visitors and commerce. Wagons heavily relied on extra horses to ascend the steep incline and used ‘drag shoes’ as brakes on the descent. Its history reflects the village’s deep maritime roots, a strong non-conformist religious legacy, and a rich structural heritage.
The local economy boomed from the 16th century onward due to the lucrative pilchard trade, heavily reliant on export markets in Catholic countries like Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
Mevagissey, Cornwall, UK. MG4323
Mevagissey, Cornwall, UK. MG4323
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A view on Church Street in Mevagissey, Saint Austell, Cornwall, UK. The first recorded mention of Mevagissey dates from 1313 when it was known as Porthhilly, the new name came about when Porthhilly merged with a hamlet to make the new village of Mevagissey.
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