Mr. Lysons mentions the manor of Raphel, formerly Rathwell, which belonged to the family of Hywis, and was sold to Speccot; and has followed the great manor of Lansallas, to which the rectory is appended.
The manor of Tregavithick belonged to the family of Avery, but has been purchased by the Rev. Joshua Howell.
The manor of Polvethan belongs to Mr. Rashleigh, of Menabilly.
The most remarkable place, situated partly in this parish, is Polperro, a small town lying on a cove, rendered secure for coasting vessels by a double pier, and affording an admirable staking for the fisheries. It was also distinguished for a precarious trade, occasionally heaping great wealth on individuals, but in general taking it away more rapidly than it accumulated.
Hinc apicem rapax
Fortuna, cum stridore acuto
Sustulit, hic posuisse gaudet.
Quem dies vidit veniens superbum,
Hunc dies vidit fugiens jacentem.
This is, however, at an end, or greatly diminished. The situation of the place is romantic and wild, so that an excursion from Fowey, along the cliffs to Looe, through Polperro, is one of the most interesting on the whole coast of Cornwall.