Gallery 21 - Marazion to Porthleven
Bessy's Cove - 1
Prussia Cove has 4 named coves .
To the west of Bessy's is Piskies Cove , to the east is King's Cove ( private ) then Coule's Cove .
Kenneggy Sand (difficult access) is further along the coast path
Bessy's Cove is an attractive rocky Cove with a small amount of sand at low tide - popular with the locals .
Named after Bessy Burrow a local innkeeper who dealt in smuggled brandy .
Prussia Cove ( formerly Porthleah Cove ) was named after a notorious 18th century smuggler
John Carter ( the 'King of Prussia' ) who ran his family business from this area.
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Date: 20/04/2015
Location: SW 5560.2794