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Charlestown is a picturesque port with an interesting history.
Charlestown in History
Built in the late 18th century for exporting china clay, Charlestown is named after its founder, the developer of the port, Charles Rashleigh.
The design of the port was by John Smeaton, famous for the Eddystone lighthouse.
Charlestown is a popular location with film makers.
Shipwrecks form a part of its history. The Cecile Caroline, a French ship, was wrecked a short distance from the harbour in 1881 with the loss of the whole crew, cargo and the vessel.
General Information
The nearest large town is St Austell which has a full commercial facilities including cash withdrawal machines/ATM/Bancomat.
The nearest Tourist Information Centre is at
By-Pass Service Station, Southbourne Road, St Austell.
Tel: +44 (0)1726 879500
Email: tic@cornish-riviera.co.uk
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Location:
Charlestown is located on the south coast of Cornwall.
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