Boscastle, Medieval fishing port and village in Cornwall, England
Description
Boscastle is a fishing village on Cornwall's north coast with a natural harbor protected by two stone walls. These walls were built in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville and still define the harbor's appearance today.
History
The village began around 1080 when the Bottreaux family settled here and built a fortress between 1154 and 1189. These early fortifications shaped the place for generations to come.
Culture
The Museum of Witchcraft displays a large collection of objects related to folk magic and ancient rituals. Visitors can learn what practices people in this region performed over many centuries.
Practical
The harbor is the only major refuge for boats along a long stretch of coastline and sits tightly wedged between high rocky cliffs. Visitors should know that the way down to the water involves narrow lanes and steep steps.
Did you know?
In 2004 heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in the village and military helicopters had to rescue over 90 people. This event led to major improvements in flood defenses along the coast.
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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
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