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Mount's Bay
Mount's Bay is a large sweeping bay in Cornwall, England stretching from the Lizard Point to the eastern side of the Land's End peninsula. The sheltered waters have been used as a natural harbour since ancient times.
Towards the middle of the bay (and probably were the name is derived from) is St Michael's Mount.
There are several coastal towns and villages dotted around Mount's Bay of which the largest is Penzance. To the west are Newlyn, Mousehole and Lamorna and to the east are Marazion, Perranuthnoe , Praa Sands , Porthleven and Mullion.
The bay also incorporates many beaches, coves and features including Prussia Cove , Loe Pool (and Loe Bar ), Church Cove , Poldhu Cove and Kynance .
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Last updated: 08-01-2005 16:33:31
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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