Charlestown

United Kingdom / England / Saint Austell /
 seaport, village, interesting place
The expansion of the mining industry in the St Austell area made it a necessity to construct a harbour on the coast near by. Construction of the harbour, sponsored by Charles Rashleigh, started in 1791 and was completed in 1798. A pier was begun in 1791 for the security of fishing boats, but this was extended the following year, immediately after which a basin was cut out of solid rock.
Once used for transporting China Clay now home for tall sailing ships.
More recently used as a venue for film making.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlestown,_Cornwall
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Coordinates:   50°19'56"N   4°45'29"W
This article was last modified 14 years ago