Net Loft
The Net Loft is a historic Grade II listed building located atop Peak Rock at the mouth of Polperro Harbour in Cornwall, England. Originally serving as a storage facility for fishing nets and sails, it occupies what is believed to have been the site of Polperro’s 19th‑century chapel, built for local fishermen.
History
Local tradition holds that in the early 19th century, a chapel dedicated to St Peter, originally situated above the harbour, was relocated to Peak Rock. The lower floor was used for boat‑building activities, and the upper floor to store sails and nets, hence becoming known as the "Net Loft".The building’s design reflected its purpose: storage for seine nets, with a roller on the outer wall for loading nets onto boats. Its upper fireplace suggests temporary overnight stays by fishermen.
Following the decline of pilchard fishing in the late 19th century, the Net Loft fell into disuse. In 2015–16, the National Trust restored the building to preserve its heritage.