| CALSTOCK CORNWALL |
| HISTORY * ARCHIVES * MINING * MUSIC * RIVER * RAILWAY * QUARRYING * BRICKWORKS * PUBLICATIONS * PHOTOGRAPHS |
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Calstock Parish has the second largest population in Cornwall and is full of interest. Callestock was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Back in the 13th Century, it was part of the Earldom of Cornwall, and a huge number of archives dating from that time are housed in the Village hall of Calstock Town. |
| The parish lies deep in the heart of the Tamar valley, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it contains seven villages and many small hamlets. Many of these are ancient, but some date from the last century when the numerous mining activities caused the population to increase seven-fold. Historical and official documents referring to “Calstock” usually mean the parish, and not the town, which was named after the parish. |
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Calstock Town is dominated by the elegant railway viaduct which was built in the first decade of the last century - one of the last great railway viaducts. It always existed as a small, river-side port but developed greatly when mining expanded. It is the home of many old traditions, especially those in which Cornish music features quite significantly. Many books and publications exist, some of which are still available. |
| enquiries@calstockhistory.org.uk |
