Polladras
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Polladras is a hamlet
in south Cornwall
, United Kingdom
. It is siuated one mile south of Godolphin Cross
and three miles (5 km) north-west of Helston
.
Polladras is a group of settlements along two rural roads. Despite its small size, the area has several semi famous residents and former residents including Arthur Lenton the pianist
who grew up in the surrounding area. It was also the home of one of the 18th centuries most colourful eccentrics, Arnold Mossup. The area is home to commuters and retirees.
Hamlet (place)
A hamlet is usually a rural settlement which is too small to be considered a village, though sometimes the word is used for a different sort of community. Historically, when a hamlet became large enough to justify building a church, it was then classified as a village...
in south Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. It is siuated one mile south of Godolphin Cross
Godolphin Cross
Godolphin Cross is a village in the former Kerrier District of west Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is located in the parish of Breage approximately midway between the towns of Hayle and Helston....
and three miles (5 km) north-west of Helston
Helston
Helston is a town and civil parish in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated at the northern end of the Lizard Peninsula approximately 12 miles east of Penzance and nine miles southwest of Falmouth. Helston is the most southerly town in the UK and is around further south than...
.
Polladras is a group of settlements along two rural roads. Despite its small size, the area has several semi famous residents and former residents including Arthur Lenton the pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
who grew up in the surrounding area. It was also the home of one of the 18th centuries most colourful eccentrics, Arnold Mossup. The area is home to commuters and retirees.