Kiln Quay

Kiln Quay is a quay built around the late 17th century or early 18th century, likely for Francis or Samuel Trefusis. It features vertically-set, slightly battered dry shale walling topped with iron-stapled dressed granite copings and dressed granite steps. The structure has a slightly tapered rectangular shape that projects seaward, with additional walling to the northwest, a slipway ramp in the angle, and a flight of steps at the southwest corner. This site once housed a lime kiln and served as the landing stage for Trefusis House. Both Francis Trefusis, who died in 1680, and another Francis Trefusis were elected as Members of Parliament for Penryn. It is believed that Dutch engineers may have been involved in the construction of earlier quays of this type. Over the years, the quay suffered from deterioration due to severe south-easterly gales but was carefully repaired a few years ago.