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in 1946 and a causeway built over Loe Marsh in 1987. The meaning of the name is uncertain, but two of the earliest records are: "in 1260 we find, 'Chohor' , due to its earlier colour from mining waste and a few years later, 'Coffar'". The present name 'Cober' is unlikely to be derived from 'Coffar',
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110:Cornwall
91:Location
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1074:Schools
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777:St Ives
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737:Padstow
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266:History
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239:Wendron
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