looe

Looe (Cornish: Logh) is the principal seaside town of south-east Cornwall, UK, consisting of East Looe and West Looe. They are joined by a seven-arched Victorian bridge across the River Looe. West Looe (Cornish: Porthbyghan) is built around the 14th century church of Saint Nicholas which has a campanile belfry. East Looe has an Old Guildhall and the 13th century church of Saint Mary. Looe Island, about half a mile offshore, has the ruins of a medieval monastery. Looe is also known for the nearby Monkey Sanctuary,and is also the headquarters of British shark-fishing. The town has a railway station, which is the terminus of the Looe Valley branch line to Liskeard. At Liskeard, the line connects with the main Plymouth-Penzance Great Western Main Line.

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