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Port Eliot, St Germans, Cornwall. Around 1900
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Port Eliot, St Germans, Cornwall. Around 1900
Port Eliot with St Germans Priory Church behind. The house contains the medieval core of the Priory of St Germans, which was abandoned in the dissolution of the monasteries during the mid 16th century. The estate was subsequently sold to John Eliot and has remained in the Eliot family ever since. Photographer: Unknown
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This print from around 1900 showcases the magnificent Port Eliot in St Germans, Cornwall. Standing tall and proud, this country house holds within its walls the medieval essence of the Priory of St Germans, a once-thriving monastery that fell victim to the dissolution of monasteries during the mid-16th century. Behind this architectural gem looms the majestic St Germans Priory Church, adding an air of spirituality and history to this picturesque scene. The estate's rich heritage is intertwined with that of the Eliot family, who acquired it when John Eliot purchased it after its abandonment. Since then, Port Eliot has remained under their ownership for generations, preserving not only its physical grandeur but also its historical significance. Captured by an unknown photographer at a time when photography was still in its infancy, this image transports us back in time to witness firsthand the splendor and tranquility that surrounded Port Eliot over a century ago. The composition beautifully captures both nature's serenity and man-made opulence harmoniously coexisting. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph print housed at Royal Cornwall Museum today, we are reminded of how places like Port Eliot serve as living testaments to our shared past. They stand as reminders of those who came before us and left behind legacies worth cherishing for generations to come.
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