The Huer's Hut is a listed building in Newquay, Cornwall, England. It may date from the 14th century and have originally seen use as a hermitage and ...
Jan 13, 2022 · Perched on the cliff top high above the harbour the building is thought to date back to the 14th century when it was used as a lookout by a huer ...
Huer's Hut
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Historical landmark in Newquay, England
The Huer's Hut is a listed building in Newquay, Cornwall, England. It may date from the 14th century and have originally seen use as a hermitage and lighthouse. By the 16th century it was used as a lookout point for the seasonal arrival of pilchards in the bay.
Address: King Edward Cres, Newquay TR7 1EN, United Kingdom
Hours: Open 24 hours
Externally this building has a large typically Cornish late medieval chimney and a narrow stairway leading to the roof. There are two windows with drip moulds ...
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This is a very historial site previously used for spotting shoals of pilchards. The actual building is empty and takes seconds to walk around, so not much to ...