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Boscastle (Standard Written Form: Kastel Boterel) [1] is a village and fishing port on the north coast of Cornwall, England, in the civil parish of Forrabury and Minster (where the 2011 Census population was included) . It is 14 miles (23 km) south of Bude and 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Tintagel. [2] .
- A Commercial Port
- Hard Working Harbour
- Flood Alleviation
One hundred years ago, Boscastle was the only place where a boat could pull into harbour along 40 miles of the north coast of Cornwall. Boscastle was then a busy place with a commercial port for most of the 19th century. All heavy goods had to be carried by sea, on ketches and schooners that traded through the small port. Many vessels brought suppl...
Hauling goods up Boscastle's steep hills needed strong teams of horses. Many were kept at the Palace Stables which is now the local youth hostel. The blacksmith's forge and lime kiln can still be seen and act as a reminder of the work carried out here. The harbour trade started to decline when the railway was built through nearby Camelford in 1893.
Flash floods in 2004 caused by exceptional rainfall devastated the village and destroyed homes and businesses. The force of the water washed 100 cars out to sea, flattened around 1,000 trees and deposited 20 years’ worth of river sediment in the village in a day. The damage to the village and surrounding countryside was repaired in a sympathetic wa...
There's more to Boscastle than a picturesque natural harbour and village. The Elizabethan quay sits in an impressive amphitheatre of steep cliffs and is home to quaint stone-built cottages, shops and tea-rooms. Much of the land in and around Boscastle is owned by the Trust.
Boscastle is steeped in history, associated with authors and artists who have been inspired by its remoteness and rugged beauty. But it’s also a working harbour, and the main village which sits on the hill above is also a pleasant place to explore.
Boscastle is an old fishing village set in a steep valley about 5 miles (8 km) to the north-east of Tintagel. Its name derives from an old Cornish word for dwelling "bos" and Bottreaux Castle, an old Norman fortress of which little now remains.
Boscastle is a small village on the north-east coast of Cornwall between Tintagel and Bude. The village is in a perfect location due to the natural harbour that lies between Boscastle and the open sea - and further protected by the 16th century harbour walls.
Oct 26, 2019 · Boscastle is a haven of chocolate-box cottages and unparalleled scenery Credit: getty. A couple of miles away in Rocky Valley, mysterious labyrinth-esque stone carvings have baffled...
