384 ALLUVIUM IN PAR VALLEY. 



more extensive than at any former period, and still on the in- 

 crease, it is probable that at no distant date, the navigation to 

 Par wharves will cease, unless measures are taken to keep off 

 the sand. Mr. Lark says that during his 9 years absence from 

 England, the water at Par decreased several feet in depth at the 

 entrance to the harbour. 



Fifty-five years ago Tywardreath side of Par contained only 13 

 houses, and St. Blazey side 8 houses. Now Par contains 150 

 houses, and a population of about 800 persons. 



