Upon completion, Charlestown was a model Georgian "new town". are approximate - please verify location with the owner prior
Charlestown cottages. as a working port and a small amount of china clay is still exported
boatbuilding, ropemaking, brickworks, lime burning,
history of underwater exploration, from the original wooden diving
- in pilchards, stone, tin, copper ore, timber and coal - and with
- it has largely escaped 'development' and remains one of the finest
The project began with the construction of the pier to provide shelter for the fishing fleet and then the creation of a basin, cut out of the bedrock to allow the sailing ships in. As well as being a harbour location Charlestown capitalises on it's past by harbouring a fleet of square riggers ships. In the Audio Visual Theatre you can see the saga unfold, from the
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The Pier House is a charming Inn situated on Charlestown’s Georgian harbour, with fantastic coastal views & harbour side terrace - perfect for dining & drinking alfresco. Stylish and characterful bedrooms, fresh food, fine ales and a warm welcome await. Full-scale tableaux in the ' Heritage section show a cooper, blacksmith
View across Charlestown harbour - from The Shipwrech centre. Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre
sensitively restored seaside houses in charlestown with great grub & spa at home - luxury in absolute privacy. two observations, for who knows what will happen to Charlestown
Throughout the nineteenth century the
The chimney is still a prominent feature of the village skyline. Charlestown Located about a mile outside the town of St Austell is Charlestown, an amazingly pristine, unspoiled example of a late Georgian working port. Down these - as you
At the time of writing, the harbour is the home port
The harbour village of Charlestown was
© Visit Cornwall (CiC), recognised by Visit England and Visit Britain as Cornwall's tourist board. Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre.
There are 27 cosy ensuite rooms, many of which enjoy sea and harbour views. Much of this delightful seaside village centres around its Grade II-listed harbour and the Shipwreck and Heritage Centre. becoming a cosy caricature of itself with plenty of 'heritage appeal'
and accommodation in Cornwall, Holiday accommodation
to show the forces it cannot control. a Georgian 'new town', a port development planned by
in the future? Stylish and characterful bedrooms, fresh food, fine ales and a … Registered office: Lowin House, Tregolls Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2NA
sinking of HMS Ramillies in 1763, and - in a unique display - the
By the 19th Century various associated businesses were established in sheds and warehouses around the harbour such as pilchard curing, shipbuilding, brick making and lime burning, and the population exploded to close on 3,000. Fittingly, the Centre's latest addition emphasises
over 250,000 wrecks, many with stories of courage and cowardice,
The Rashleigh Arms is a charming coastal Inn situated in historic Charlestown, the set of many television appearances including Poldark. whose vision created a thriving port out of an obscure fishing village. To this day the port remains unspoiled and retains much of its Georgian character. There are usually at least one of these magnificent ships in the harbour and they really do transport you into a bygone era. The second is that - again, against all the odds
Charlestown's Centre commemorates achievement and
The roads were widened and paved to allow for the wagons, which carried the cargo to and from the harbour.
but no real life. Located in a historic china clay building, the centre has the
One is that, against all the odds, it has survived
Charlestown was formerly known as West Polmear with a population of 9 and a small fishing fleet that used the beach as a harbour. Family Days Out in Cornwall. The Rashleigh Arms is a charming coastal Inn situated in historic Charlestown, the set of many television appearances including Poldark.
Many attractive period properties sprung up in the village, ranging from elegant Georgian houses to squat fisherman's cottages. & breakfast Stays in Mevagissey, camping
sheds and warehouses thronged with complementary businesses:
over the tunnels of an old China Clay "Dry". It was constructed between 1791 and 1801 by Charles Rashleigh, entrepreneur and member of the local landowning family, in response to the growth of the growth of the local mining industry. It is from its creator that the the port gets its name. face the elements. In Charlestown the choice of accommodation is yours with fantastic properties on offer to give you an unforgettable holiday. Nowadays, Charlestown Engineering is owned by Svedala Ltd, who still produce equipment for the mining industry. gold" to waiting ships. Whatever tops your wish list, you'll find it in Charlestown. named) and built between 1790 and 1810 for the export
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and others at work, drawn to Charlestown by the magnet of trade.
can see today - stevedores pushed wagons full of Cornwall's "white
heartbreak in a unique 18th century setting barely touched by time. Charlestown harbour in Cornwall. Located in one of the old China Clay buildings, the centre contains a number of exhibits relating to Charlestown's maritime past along with more general shipwreck salvage from Cornwall's coast. to booking - Map not displaying in IE? greed or sacrifice to tell. Located about a mile outside the town of St Austell is Charlestown, an amazingly pristine, unspoiled example of a late Georgian working port. The sands are ideal for family days out, swimming, snorkeling or Rock pooling. Round Britain's coasts are
The harbour village of Charlestown was a Georgian 'new town', a port development planned by local landowner Charles Rashleigh (after whom it was named) and built between 1790 and 1810 for the export of copper and china clay. in Cornwall, Tourist Attractions and
It was constructed between 1791 and 1801 by Charles Rashleigh, entrepreneur and member of the local landowning family, in response to the growth of the growth of the local mining industry. net houses, bark houses and pilchard curing. priceless Nanking porcelain: the artefacts recovered from the tragic
Lifeboat "Aurelia" is on display for all to see how the RNLI volunteers
Also worthy of mention isis the Shipwreck, Rescue and Heritage Centre. Originally built to export copper and import coal, it was soon being used for the export of China Clay. for a famous collection of old ships which are employed in film
of copper and china clay. Award winning guest house in Polgooth, close to Eden and Heligan Gardens. Other Cornish towns you may also like to visit while in Cornwall include: St Mawes, Charlestown, Polperro, St Ives, Padstow , Looe and Polruan and Fowey. If you enjoyed this blog post on Charlestown then why don’t you check out Heligan Gardens which is about a 10 minute drive away. Choose from a variety of top quality accommodation throughout Charlestown for your stay in the region. A holiday in a Charlestown cottage places you in one of the most historic villages in Cornwall. CATA Quality Assured - Best Days Out Cornwall, In order to help us improve our website, please answer three multiple choice questions.
little dock was packed with ships and the harbourside
and most fascinating places on the Cornish coast. Perhaps the words "so far" should be added to these
in an average of 30-40 ships a year, and this saves the place from
the quays and harbour buildings and are a particular draw for visitors. Bed
The Centre shows a rich sample, in photography
the saving of life at sea. barrels to the latest 'bell". from shipwrecks. it, a large commercial infrastructure. and Breakfast in Charlestown, Self
We have 4 spacious double ensuite rooms, private parking and a conservatory lounge for guests’ use. Credits include Poldark, Hornblower, Mansfield Park and many more. Quay Road Charlestown Tel: +44 (0)1726 698 97, Quay Road Charlestown Tel: +44 (0)1726 698 97. This unique combination has lead to Charlestown being a popular location for film and television locations, and to some extent this has probably helped subsidise its existence and prevent development. While remaining fully operational, the
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local landowner Charles Rashleigh (after whom it was
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and decline at its end. optimism of the 1791 blueprint, through a century of growth to recession
and wreckage or salvaged cargo: here, a 400-year old cannon; there,
His reasons are, literally, a part of the Centre, which is built
ideal local spot for family days at the beach, Parking, Toilets and cafe available on the small beach front.
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