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Torpoint History

Torpoint is a small town in southeast Cornwall, England, located on the banks of the River Tamar opposite the city of Plymouth. The history of Torpoint can be traced back to the Bronze Age, as evidenced by the presence of burial mounds and other archaeological remains in the area.

During the Roman occupation of Britain, Torpoint was an important port and trading center. The Romans built a fort on the site of what is now St. John's Lake, which guarded the entrance to the River Tamar.

In the Middle Ages, Torpoint was part of the Manor of Antony, and was owned by the Earls of Devon. It was a small fishing village, with a few houses clustered around a quay.

The town began to grow in the 19th century, with the development of the Royal Navy Dockyard at Plymouth. Torpoint became a popular location for naval officers to live, and many grand houses were built in the area.