Polkerris (Cornish: Pollkerys, meaning fortified pool) is a small village on the south coast of Cornwall, England.

[1][2] The village is part of the Menabilly estate, which is one of the seats of the Rashleigh family (commemorated in the name of the pub, the 'Rashleigh Inn').

However, the presence of a number of Napoleonic era cannons embedded in the harbour wall, muzzle first, does lend credence to one possible meaning 'Fortified Cove'.

The path follows the cliff tops from nearby Polmear, goes through the village, and onwards to Fowey via Gribbin Head.

[3] A lifeboat, the Catherine Rashleigh was stationed in Polkerris in November 1859, and the boathouse was built for £138 4s (£138.20), on land donated by the Rashliegh's.