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Tregurrian (Cornish : Tregoryan, meaning Coryan's farm) is a hamlet 2 miles north-northeast of Newquay, on the north coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. [1]

The beach at Watergate Bay was formerly known as Tregurrian beach.

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References

  1. Ordnance Survey Landranger 200; Newquay, Bodmin & surrounding area; 1:50 000. 1988

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Coordinates: 50°27′N5°2′W / 50.450°N 5.033°W / 50.450; -5.033