Boscastle, Medieval fishing port and village in Cornwall, England
The natural inlet harbor at Boscastle is protected by two stone walls that were constructed in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville.
The settlement originated around 1080 when the Bottreaux family established residence and built a fortress between 1154 and 1189.
The Museum of Witchcraft in Boscastle houses an extensive collection of artifacts related to folk magic, supernatural practices, and ceremonial rituals.
The harbor serves as the only substantial maritime refuge for vessels along a 20-mile stretch of the north Cornish coastline.
In 2004, extreme rainfall caused flooding that required military helicopters to airlift 91 people from the village to safety.
Location: Forrabury and Minster
Address: Boscastle PL35, UK PL35 PL35
Website: http://boscastlecornwall.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.68954,-4.69237
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:28
Cornwall features remote coves, historic manors, and ancient stone circles. These locations showcase the region's history, culture, and landscape. Visitors find medieval castles, lighthouses, underground caves, and fishing villages. The coast presents cliffs, beaches, and geological formations.
Church of St Julitta, St Juliot
3 km
Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
219 m
St Materiana's Church
1.4 km
St Piran's Chapel
3.1 km
Wellington Hotel
56 m
Church of St Petroc, Trevalga
2.2 km
Church of St Symphorian
484 m
Riverside Hotel
36 m
The Cobweb
102 m
Valency House
110 m
South Harbour Pier, Quay And Walls On South West Side Of Harbour
490 m
Barn Park
675 m
Limekiln
168 m
St Hugh
420 m
Pillar House
378 m
Marine Terrace
93 m
Wayside cross in St Juliot's churchyard, 10m south of the church
3 km
Forrabury Cross, 40m SSW of Forrabury church
522 m
Trevalga Cross in Trevalga churchyard
2.2 km
Harbour View
158 m
Roman Inscribed Stone 1m South Of St Piran's
3.1 km
Penally Terrace
361 m
Pixie Shop
246 m
The Glen
472 m
The Old Mill
36 m
Heigh Ho
627 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk (Telephone No 272)
49 m
Valley View
85 mReviews
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